Brown Mackie College-South Bend

3454 Douglas Rd.
South Bend, IN 46635

Tel: (574) 237-0774

Brown Mackie College ? South Bend has the distinction of being the oldest career school in the state of Indiana. The College serves more than 500 students with an average class size of 30 to 35 students. We pride ourselves on the close attention that our faculty and staff offer our students. With a student/faculty ratio of approximately 17 to one, we offer lots of support and guidance to ensure our students? academic success. Our faculty and administration come to know our students personally.

School Highlights

Brown Mackie College-South Bend serves 340 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 53%.
Brown Mackie College-South Bend is one of 3 community colleges within St Joseph County, IN.
The nearest community college to Brown Mackie College-South Bend is Holy Cross College (2.8 miles away).

School Overview

The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	Brown Mackie College-South Bend	(IN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	Less than 2 yrs	Less than 2 yrs
Institution Control	Private, for profit	Public
Total Faculty	15 staff	28 staff

The student population of Brown Mackie College-South Bend has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Brown Mackie College-South Bend diversity score of 0.35 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	340 students	1,806 students
Student:Teacher Ratio	23:1	34:1
# Full-Time Students	340 students	507 students
% Asian	1%	1%

% Hispanic	7%	2%

% Black	13%	6%

% White	79%	47%

Diversity Score	0.35	0.58

College Completion Rate (Year 2007)	39%	33%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$30,300	$30,600

The private state tuition of $12,123 is less than the state average of $15,017. The private state tuition has grown by 9% over four years.

Private State Tuition Fees	$12,123	$15,017
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	94%	91%

Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2015)	$22,141	$20,000
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2015)	$6,625	$6,334

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

At Brown Mackie College ? South Bend, we've designed practical, efficient programs to enhance your career opportunities, broaden your perspectives, and encourage the development of communication and problem-solving skills as well as an appreciation for lifelong and continued education. We have developed an outstanding teaching staff, relevant curricula, modern educational facilities, effective student support services, and an excellent career services staff ? all of which are focused to help you meet your career goals as quickly and efficiently as possible. At Brown Mackie College ? South Bend, Our courses are thoroughly oriented to the real working world. We focus on the development of technical proficiency in your field as well as the overall professional approach expected in business, industrial, or medical environments. Michiana College, South Bend is an accredited member of ACICS.

The nearest community college to Brown Mackie College-South Bend is Holy Cross College (2.8 miles away).

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For Indiana public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,878 per year for in-state students and $9,519 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,017 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Indiana is 87%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Indiana community colleges have a diversity score of 0.58, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Indiana is MedTech College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.