Hammond Colleges

Hammond Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Hammond

There are at least 3 colleges in Hammond, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 9,855 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 7,286 full-time students, and a reported 376 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Hammond; see particularly Merrillville colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Indiana Colleges .

Hammond QuickSchools™

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Kaplan College
Hammond, Indiana

Kaplan College teaches students skills that have relevance in many fast-growing employment areas. Several forms of tuition assistance may be available for qualified enrollees.

Programs: Health and Human Services, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate

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Hammond Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

Sawyer College - Hammond
7833 Indianapolis Blvd
Hammond, Indiana 46324

Programs: massage therapy, medical assistant, medical secretary, data processing tech, accounting, legal secretary.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 552 students, 484 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

Purdue University - Calumet Campus
2200 169th St
Hammond, Indiana 46323-2094

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, registered nursing, communication studies, operations management, computer support, education, elementary school teaching, engineering.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 9,303 students, 6,802 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 376 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 400-510. Math: 390-510.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2005.)

City/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students
Gary Colleges	2	102,746	9,268
Highland Colleges	1	23,546	61
Hobart Colleges	1	25,363	165
Merrillville Colleges	7	30,560	1,118
Schererville Colleges	1	24,851	59
Whiting Colleges	1	5,137	1,261

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