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Kaplan College-Merrillville
General Information, Alumni, History, Campus, Students, Faculty, Address, and Tuition
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Information Summary
Ranks 1162nd overall and 27th in Indiana
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
70.2 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$9,834 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
21 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
85% / 86% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
397 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Merrillville, IN 46410
| Surrounding community | Fringe rural area (less than 5 mi. from an urban area) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 32,841 (30,328 urban / 2,513 rural) |
| Households | 12,574 (2.55 people per house) |
| Families | 8,663 (3.11 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 8,502 |
| Pop. — Asian | 565 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 23 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 261 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 22,807 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,473 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Private For-profit
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Very small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College |  |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Kaplan College-Merrillville?
Ranks 3004th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $9,814 | $9,814 | $9,814 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $20 | $20 | $20 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $219 | $219 | $219 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $9,834 | $9,834 | $9,834 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $24,334 | $24,334 | $24,334 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $13,214 | $13,214 | $13,214 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $8,250  $9,834 |
$8,250  $9,834 |
$8,250  $9,834 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $8,900  $9,350 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $4,900  $5,150 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,220  $3,380 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Kaplan College-Merrillville use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Kaplan College-Merrillville accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Kaplan College-Merrillville Ranks 831st for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,581 | 34 |  72% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,943 | 3 |  6% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | $6,473 | 44 |  94% |
| Any financial aid type | 47 |  100% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Kaplan College-Merrillville?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 19 | 120 | 139 |
Hispanic | 3 | 25 | 28 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | 1 | 1 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1 | N/A | 1 |
White Non-Hispanic | 22 | 206 | 228 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 45 | 352 | 397 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Kaplan College-Merrillville.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72 | 73 | |
| 5 | 30 | 35 | |
| 1 | 29 | 30 | |
| N/A | 19 | 19 | |
| 12 | 1 | 13 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Kaplan College-Merrillville Ranks 3645th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $32,400 ($38,520 male / $31,039 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 11 (2 male / 9 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 9 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 1 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $54,908 |
Kaplan College-Merrillville Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Reduced Course Load, Study Skills Assistance and Tutoring. Sawyer College: Merrillville is unique in its study options. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Furthermore, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program and Placement Service can help. Specifically, the university has a Liberal Arts/Career Combination.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Sawyer College: Merrillville.
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Massage Therapy, Medical Assistance, Medical Office Administration, Medical Office Computer Specialist, Medical Transcription
- Computer Science:
- Computer Graphics, Computer Networking/Telecommunications, Computer Programming – General, Computer Systems Analysis, Computer/Information Sciences – General, Data Processing Technology, Web/Multimedia Design, Web/Multimedia Management, Word Processing
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Accounting Technology, Accounting/Business Management, Administrative/Secretarial Services, Business Administration/Management, Executive Assistant
Additionally, for international students, the application fee is 20.
Kaplan College-Merrillville Admissions
This school did not report their application fee. Transfer students are not ignored, instead did not report the exact number of transfer students.
The regular application due date was not reported. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Again, It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place.
Kaplan College-Merrillville Financial Aid
Financial aid forms are FAFSA. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.
Kaplan College-Merrillville Students
Sawyer College: Merrillville offers Associate degrees. Further, it is part of an Urban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Commuter campus. Besides, the student body consists of ninety-four percent in-state students and six percent out-of-state students.
This school features the Urban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Commuter campus. Definitely, the school is located 35 miles from Chicago.
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