Tel:
(219)769-3321
- The Brown Mackie College system of schools provides higher education to traditional and nontraditional students through associate's degree, diploma, and certificate programs designed to enhance career opportunities, broaden perspectives through appropriate general education courses, develop critical and independent thinking skills, improve problem-solving abilities and develop an appreciation for lifelong and continued education.
School Highlights
- Brown Mackie College-Merrillville serves 512 students (100% of students are full-time).
- Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 53%.
- Brown Mackie College-Merrillville is one of 4 community colleges within Lake County, IN.
- The nearest community college is College of Court Reporting Inc (4.80 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 37% over five years.
| Brown Mackie College-Merrillville | (IN) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Less than 2 yrs |
| Institution Control | Pivate, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 15 staff | 22 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 512 students | 1,806 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 0:1 | 34:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 512 students | 507 students |
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| % Asian | - | 1%
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| % Hispanic | 10%
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2%
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| % Black | 45%
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6%
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| % White | 43%
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47%
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| % Two or more races | - | - |
| % Unknown races | 1%
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44%
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| Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. | 0.60 | 0.58 |
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| College Completion Rate | 54%
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $30,300 | - |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- The Brown Mackie College system of schools is dedicated to providing educational programs that prepare students for entry-level positions in a competitive, rapidly changing workplace. The schools offer associate's degrees and/or diplomas, and certificate programs in business, health sciences, legal studies, information technology, and electronic fields to over 7,000 students in eight states (as of fall 2004). Not all programs and degree levels are offered at all locations. The Merrillville location offers a modern, professional environment for study. The smoke-free facility includes four classrooms, library, and student lounge. The facility includes five computer laboratories with networked computers and a modern medical laboratory. The labs provide students with hands-on opportunities to apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom. Students are welcome to use those facilities when they are not in use for scheduled classes. At Brown Mackie College ? Merrillville, we pride ourselves on the close attention that our faculty and staff offer our students. With an attractive student/faculty ratio, we're able to offer lots of support and guidance to ensure our students' academic success. Our faculty and administration come to know our students personally. You'll never get lost in the crowd. Each Brown Mackie College location is licensed by the state in which it is located and is authorized to confer associate's degrees and/or diplomas and certificates. The college is an accredited member of ACICS.
Nearby Schools
- College Location Mi. Students
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College of Court Reporting IncPivate, for profit218 students | 4.80 Mi111 W 10th St Ste 111
Hobart, IN 46342
(219)942-1459 4.80218 -
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Kaplan College-HammondPivate, for profit299 students | 10.30 Mi7833 Indianapolis Blvd
Hammond, IN 46324
(219)844-0100 10.30299 -
Prairie State CollegePublic4,574 students | 16.50 Mi202 South Halsted Street
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708)709-3500 16.504,574 -
South Suburban CollegePublic4,329 students | 17.70 Mi15800 South State Street
South Holland, IL 60473
(708)596-2000 17.704,329
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