Brown Mackie College-South Bend
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 (3.5 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 |
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 |
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College Completion Rate (Year 2007) | 39% | 33% |
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $30,300 | $30,600 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- 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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Brown Mackie College-South Bend is Holy Cross College (3.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Holy Cross CollegePrivate, non-profit520 students | 3.50 Mi54515 State Road 933 North
Notre Dame,  IN  46556
(574)239-8377 3.50520 - 8,149 students | 4.60 Mi220 Dean Johnson Blvd
South Bend,  IN  46601
(574)289-7001 4.608,149 - 2,567 students | 18.40 Mi58900 Cherry Grove Rd
Dowagiac,  MI  49047
(269)782-1000 18.402,567 - Lake Michigan CollegePublic4,219 students | 28.40 Mi2755 East Napier Avenue
Benton Harbor,  MI  49022
(269)927-8100 28.404,219 - Ancilla CollegePrivate, non-profit400 students | 29.20 Mi9601 S. Union Road
Donaldson,  IN  46513
(574)936-8898 29.20400
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