Inver Hills Community College

What Inver Hills Community College does

Inver Hills Community College is a public two-year community college founded in 1970 and located in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, operating as a member institution within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The college delivers higher education through more than 40 academic disciplines spanning four associate degree types (Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Fine Arts, and Associate of Applied Science), short-term certificates, and structured first-year programming via its First Year Communities (FYC) cohort model. Career-technical pathways in nursing, EMS, business, computer science, and related fields complement transfer-oriented degrees designed to feed students into four-year universities as juniors.

The technology backbone consists of third-party enterprise platforms: D2L Brightspace for learning management, Minnesota State e-Services for registration and student portal access, Starfish for advising, and Microsoft Office 365 for productivity. No proprietary technology, AI capabilities, or differentiated digital products are evident from the available data. Student-facing infrastructure includes an on-campus enrollment center, a Virtual Enrollment Center (Zoom-based office hours), and partnerships with Metro Transit (bus routes 68 and 71) for physical access.

The business model is a hybrid of state appropriations from the Minnesota State system and per-student tuition priced under $5,500 annually — significantly below for-profit ($15,000-$20,000) and private ($40,000-$50,000+) alternatives. Revenue is supplemented by federal financial aid processing. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer, reaching first-time college students, adult learners, transfer students, military veterans, high school PSEO enrollees, international students, and senior citizens through campus tours, open houses, information sessions, the institutional website, and high school partnerships. Marketing emphasizes affordability, transfer pathways, and career preparation as core value propositions.

Name

Inver Hills Community College

Legal name

Inver Hills Community College

Website

https://inverhills.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Inver Hills Community College is a public two-year community college in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, serving first-time students, adult learners, veterans, and transfer students with associate degrees, certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities within the Minnesota State system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Public Community College)

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (611210), Junior Colleges (61121)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHADAA

Public Community Colleges

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Community & Junior Colleges

SECONDARYEDAHADAF

Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Community & Junior Colleges

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Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Community & Junior Colleges

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Dual Enrollment / Early College Programs (via Community Colleges)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Community & Junior Colleges

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Transfer pathways
• Workforce training
• Post-secondary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Inver Grove Heights

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Public community college funded primarily through tuition and fees charged to students. Tuition and fees for one year costs a little less than $5,500 per year, significantly lower than for-profit ($15,000-$20,000) and private colleges ($40,000-$50,000+).
2. State Funding: Public institution funded through Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system (Minnesota State). State appropriations for public higher education.
3. Financial Aid Processing: Institutional fees for processing financial aid applications including federal grants, loans, and state financial assistance programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Inver Hills Community College is a public two-year institution that delivers associate degrees (A.A., A.S., A.F.A., A.A.S.), short-term certificates, and structured first-year programming across 40+ disciplines including nursing, EMS, business, IT, and fine arts. Students are recruited via campus visits, open houses, and online channels, with applications processed through the Minnesota State e-Services portal and instruction delivered through D2L Brightspace.

Product overview

Inver Hills Community College offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational credentials as a two-year public community college within the Minnesota State system. The core offerings include multiple associate degree types (A.A. for transfer pathways, A.S. for career/technical fields, A.F.A. for fine arts, and A.A.S. for workforce-oriented programs) along with specialized certificates for career-specific training. Programs span over 40 disciplines including Business, Nursing, Computer Science, Exercise Science, Emergency Medical Services, and more. A distinctive offering is the First Year Communities program, which pairs linked courses with dedicated peer support and collaborative learning environments to enhance student success during the critical first year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate of Arts (A.A.) Two-year associate degree providing a foundation for transfer to four-year institutions, fulfilling general education requirements across multiple disciplines. Designed for students who plan to transfer as juniors.
• Associate of Science (A.S.) Two-year associate degree focused on specialized career and technical fields with emphasis on science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and health-related disciplines.
• Associate of Fine Arts (A.F.A.) Two-year associate degree with intensive study in fine arts disciplines for students pursuing artistic careers or transfer to art schools.
• Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Two-year associate degree focused on practical, career-specific skills designed for direct workforce entry upon completion.
• Certificates Short-term credential programs providing specialized training and skills for specific career fields or professional development.
• First Year Communities (FYC) Structured first-year experience program pairing linked courses with peer support, connecting students with the same cohort of classmates and dedicated instructors to enhance academic success.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The Open Door (Food Pantry Partnership)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with The Open Door food pantry to provide the Food & Resource Center on campus, offering fresh produce and shelf-stable products for students who need food for themselves and their dependents. Grand opening celebrated as collaborative initiative between Inver Hills and The Open Door.
• Minnesota StatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. Shares resources, e-Services platform, financial aid systems, and transfer pathways with 44 other colleges and universities in the system.
• Metro TransitminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic transit partnership providing bus routes 68 and 71 to campus. Bike loading available on buses. Makes campus accessible via public transportation.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St. Paul College: St. Paul College is a public community and technical college in the Minnesota State system serving the Twin Cities. Directly comparable on degree types, transfer pathways, PSEO, and workforce credentials.
• North Hennepin Community College: North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park, MN is part of Minnesota State and serves the northwestern Twin Cities suburbs. Same public community college model, same tuition tier, and overlapping program catalog.
• Dakota County Technical College: Dakota County Technical College in Rosemount, MN is a Minnesota State technical/community college located adjacent to Inver Hills. Overlapping service area and similar CTE and transfer program mix.
• Normandale Community College: Normandale Community College in Bloomington, MN is the largest two-year college in the Minnesota State system. Same system, same degree offerings, overlapping Twin Cities service area, and identical transfer pathway model.
• Century College: Century College is a public community college in White Bear Lake, MN, also part of the Minnesota State system. Directly comparable as a two-year public institution serving the Twin Cities metro with associate degrees, transfer pathways, and similar tuition pricing.
• Minneapolis Community and Technical College: MCTC is a public community college in downtown Minneapolis, part of Minnesota State. Comparable on program portfolio (A.A., A.S., A.A.S., certificates), urban service area, and PSEO participation.
• Anoka-Ramsey Community College: Anoka-Ramsey Community College in Coon Rapids, MN is a Minnesota State two-year college. Comparable on transfer-focused A.A. and A.S. programs, PSEO, and Twin Cities metro student recruitment.

Regional players

• Riverland Community College: Riverland Community College is a Minnesota State two-year institution in Austin, Albert Lea, and Owatonna. Same system and model, but serving a rural southern Minnesota region rather than the metro area.
• South Central College: South Central College is a Minnesota State community and technical college in North Mankato/Faribault, serving southern Minnesota. Comparable program mix but geographically distinct from Inver Hills' Twin Cities service area.

Broad incumbents

• Pima Community College: Pima Community College is a large multi-campus public community college district in Tucson, Arizona. Comparable as an established public two-year institution with similar transfer, CTE, and PSEO-style programming, though at a significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/InverHillsCC
• Facebookfacebook.com/161013485834
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inver-hills-community-college

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles24 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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