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 3 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
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Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 942-1459 4.10218 - 8,559 students | 6.20 Mi1440 E 35th Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 981-1111 6.208,559 - Prairie State CollegePublic4,574 students | 18.40 Mi202 South Halsted Street
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 709-3500 18.404,574 - South Suburban CollegePublic4,329 students | 19.40 Mi15800 South State Street
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-2000 19.404,329
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