The Brown Mackie College system of schools provides higher education to traditional and nontraditional students through associate's degree, diploma, and certificate programs designed to enhance career opportunities, broaden perspectives through appropriate general education courses, develop critical and independent thinking skills, improve problem-solving abilities and develop an appreciation for lifelong and continued education.
School Highlights
Brown Mackie College-Merrillville served 512 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 34:1 was lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 55%.
School Overview
Brown Mackie College-Merrillville
(IN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associate's--Public Suburban-serving Single Campus
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
The Brown Mackie College system of schools is dedicated to
providing educational programs that prepare students for
entry-level positions in a competitive, rapidly changing workplace.
The schools offer associate's degrees and/or diplomas, and
certificate programs in business, health sciences, legal studies,
information technology, and electronic fields to over 7,000
students in eight states (as of fall 2004). Not all programs and
degree levels are offered at all locations. The Merrillville
location offers a modern, professional environment for study. The
smoke-free facility includes four classrooms, library, and student
lounge. The facility includes five computer laboratories with
networked computers and a modern medical laboratory. The labs
provide students with hands-on opportunities to apply knowledge and
skills learned in the classroom. Students are welcome to use those
facilities when they are not in use for scheduled classes. At Brown
Mackie College ? Merrillville, we pride ourselves on the close
attention that our faculty and staff offer our students. With an
attractive student/faculty ratio, we're able to offer lots of
support and guidance to ensure our students' academic success. Our
faculty and administration come to know our students personally.
You'll never get lost in the crowd. Each Brown Mackie College
location is licensed by the state in which it is located and is
authorized to confer associate's degrees and/or diplomas and
certificates. The college is an accredited member of ACICS.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Brown Mackie College-Merrillville cost?
Brown Mackie College-Merrillville's private state tuition is approximately $12,123.
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Did You Know?
For Indiana public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,695 per year for in-state students and $7,846 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,698 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
