Brown Mackie College-South Bend (Closed 2021)

  • 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 served 340 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Black), which was less than the state average of 85%.

School Overview

Brown Mackie College-South Bend
(IN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
15 staff
119 staff
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Student Body

Total Enrollment
340 students
3,848 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
25:1
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# Full-Time Students
340 students
1,083 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,765 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
345 students
315 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
340 students
1,152 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5,260 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
93 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
35 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
83 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
5%
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% Hispanic
7%
2%
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% Black
13%
7%
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% White
79%
15%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
31%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
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% Unknown races
n/a
35%
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Diversity Score
0.35
0.75
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2007)
39%
32%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6798%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,300
$32,100
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Private State Tuition Fees
$12,123
$16,044
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
88%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$22,141
$14,750
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,625
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
74%
SAT Reading
n/a
485
SAT Math
n/a
485
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Brown Mackie College-South Bend cost?
Brown Mackie College-South Bend's private state tuition is approximately $12,123.

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