Parents & Families

Your student is in good hands.

So many reasons to choose Inver Hills

Save money at Inver Hills.

We are affordable. At about $5,400 per year, our tuition is one-third the cost of a well-known public university, and one-fifth the cost of some private universities. Compare tuition for all Minnesota colleges, provided by the Office of Higher Education.

Be welcomed at Inver Hills.

Your student will get off to a strong start here, where faculty are dedicated to student success. Most of our degrees are designed to transfer to multiple four-year colleges and universities.

Stay close at Inver Hills.

Located in the southeast suburb of Inver Grove Heights, just a 10-minute drive south from St. Paul, Inver Hills offers easy parking and a beautiful campus with a university feel.

Support & Safety at Inver Hills

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Student Basic Needs

Inver Hills has many resources to aid students and their families. Learn more about emergency grants, food resources, housing assistance, and more.

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Academic Assistance

If your student is stressed about grades, point them to the Inver Hills Learning Center. Tutors are available in many different subjects, plus, we provide 24/7 online tutoring.

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Accessibility Resources

We are dedicated to creating a learning community where everyone has an equal opportunity to pursue their goals, limited only by their abilities, not their disabilities.

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Safety & Security

Our safety staff is dedicated to the well-being of all students and employees, ensuring the college is prepared to deal weather and emergencies.

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Emergency Notifications

Inver Hills has several ways to notify students about emergencies and schedule changes related to weather and other causes. Learn more about StarAlert.

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Behavior Intervention Team

The BIT team helps students who are exhibiting persistent or significant behavior disturbances, with the goal of helping everyone stay safe.