By Lesley DeVoss—
MUNCIE, IN – Ivy Tech Community College Muncie is celebrating historic gains in enrollment, completions, and workforce impact, further solidifying its role as Indiana’s workforce engine following the passage of Senate Enrolled Act 254. This statewide designation recognizes Ivy Tech as the central driver of Indiana’s talent pipeline, aligning education with employer needs and fueling economic growth.
Under the leadership of Chancellor Jeffrey D. Scott, the Muncie campus is delivering on that mission with record-setting performance across every major student sector.
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Total Headcount (Unduplicated): 6,471 students (up 10%)
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K-12 Dual Credit / Early College: 2,779 students (up 10.5%)
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Undergraduate Programs: 3,943 students (up 0.6%)
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Workforce Training: 1,003 students (up 62.3%)
A Commitment to Access and Student Success
Chancellor Jeffrey D. Scott emphasized the community impact behind these milestones:
“These record numbers reflect our commitment to removing barriers and delivering results. Whether through dual credit for high school students, flexible workforce training for adults, or comprehensive programs in growing industries, Ivy Tech Muncie is proud to serve as Indiana’s workforce engine at the local level.”
He also credited the campus leadership team for creating the conditions that make this success possible:
“I have been fortunate to build and lead a leadership team that fosters an environment where our faculty and staff operate with confidence and a shared commitment to excellence. I am incredibly proud of the impact we are creating across our service area and of the talent pipeline we are strengthening to support workforce attraction throughout our region.”
Aligned with High-Wage, High-Demand Careers
This growth is strongest in fields where skilled talent is needed the most, reflecting Ivy Tech Muncie’s commitment to meeting the workforce needs of the region. Advanced manufacturing and healthcare offer strong starting wages, excellent benefits, and clear career advancement opportunities. The campus’s hands-on training at the Advanced Technology Center ensures graduates are ready to contribute from day one.
Two high-demand sectors critical to the regional economy saw explosive year-over-year gains:
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Academic School |
Enrollment Growth |
Completion Growth |
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Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, & Applied Science |
+61% |
+94% |
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IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital School of Health Sciences |
+69% |
+94% |
Five-Year Academic Momentum
The recent surge is part of a broader, five-year upward trajectory. Over the last five years, Ivy Tech Muncie has seen academic momentum skyrocket, including a 19% increase in total enrollment, a 41.5% jump in degree and certificate completions, and a steady 1.5% increase in Fall-to-Spring retention.
Ivy Tech Muncie’s mission-wide growth over the last five years further highlights its transformation into a regional powerhouse:
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Workforce training participation: Up 113%
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K-12 student participation: Up 50%
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Total credential completions: Up 50%
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Total student headcount: Up 28%
These results show Ivy Tech Muncie’s expanding impact across Delaware, Henry, and Jay counties, serving recent high school graduates, working adults, and local employers with relevant, high-value credentials.
Join the Success Story
Ivy Tech Muncie continues to innovate with flexible scheduling, supportive services, and strong employer partnerships to help more Hoosiers achieve family-sustaining careers.
Ready to build your future? Explore programs in Advanced Manufacturing, Health Sciences, Information Technology, and more. Contact the Muncie Campus at (765) 289-2291 or email askmuncie@ivytech.edu.
About Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana’s largest public postsecondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state’s engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor’s degree.
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