Kaplan College-Merrillville (Closed 2012)
Tel:
(219)947-8402
- Kaplan College is part of Kaplan Higher Education, one of the nation's leading education providers. As a graduate of Kaplan College, you can increase your potential for finding entry-level employment in a career that is both financially and professionally rewarding. In Merrillville, you will find casual and fine dining, movie theaters, live music performances, and shopping.
School Highlights
- Kaplan College-Merrillville is one of 4 community colleges within Lake County, IN.
- The nearest community college to Kaplan College-Merrillville is Brown Mackie College-Merrillville (1.8 miles away).
School Overview
| Kaplan 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 | Public | Public |
| Number of Programs Offered | 1 | 8 |
| % Unknown races | 100% | 44% |
| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.58 |
| College Completion Rate (Year 2012) | 65% | 40% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $27,400 | $29,100 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid (Year 2013) | 100% | 95% |
| Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2012) | $9,492 | $13,908 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2012) | $4,000 | $4,500 |
Source: 2013 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Kaplan College-Merrillville is Brown Mackie College-Merrillville (1.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Brown Mackie College-MerrillvillePrivate, for profit512 students | 1.80 Mi1000 E 80th Place, Suite 2055
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219)769-3321 1.80512 - College of Court Reporting IncPrivate, for profit218 students | 4.10 Mi111 W 10th St Ste 111
Hobart, IN 46342
(219)942-1459 4.10218 - 8,559 students | 6.30 Mi1440 E 35th Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219)981-1111 6.308,559 - Kaplan College-HammondPrivate, for profit299 students | 11.90 Mi7833 Indianapolis Blvd
Hammond, IN 46324
(219)844-0100 11.90299 - Prairie State CollegePublic4,574 students | 18.30 Mi202 South Halsted Street
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708)709-3500 18.304,574
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