Ottumwa, IA · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Hills Community College (in-state) | $5,040 | — |
| IA average | $23,680 | -79% |
| National average | $18,082 | -72% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $5,040 | $20,160 |
| Out-of-state | $6,120 | $24,480 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Indian Hills Community College ranks 2 by in-state tuition among the 49 IA colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 21% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Indian Hills Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | $5,186 |
| Eastern Iowa Community College District | $4,848 |
| Ellsworth Community College | $5,496 |
| Iowa Central Community College | $5,496 |
In-state tuition at Indian Hills Community College is $5,040 per year; out-of-state students pay $6,120.
Indian Hills Community College in-state tuition is 79% below the IA average of $23,680.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Indian Hills Community College is 72% below that.
$5,040 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Indian Hills Community College comes to about $20,160 for an in-state student and $24,480 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Indian Hills Community College ranks 2 out of the 49 IA colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.