Brown Mackie is located in Merrillville, Indiana (a large suburb). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Brown Mackie is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in law, business and management, and medical assistant and technician.
Brown Mackie is an open-admission school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Brown Mackie had 598 enrolled students in 2005.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Brown Mackie College is to provide higher education to traditional and nontraditional students through associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs that assist them in enhancing their career opportunities, broadening their perspective through appropriate general education courses, thinking independently and critically, and improving problem-solving abilities. The college strives to develop within its students the desire for lifelong and continued education."
More complete details are provided below.
Brown Mackie College - Merrillville
1000 E 80th Pl Ste 101n
Merrillville, IN 46410
General Phone: (219) 769-3321
Admissions Phone: (219) 769-3321
Financial Aid Phone: (219) 769-3321
http://www.brownmackie.edu
Brown Mackie awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 66 | medical assistant |
| Law | 56 | legal assistant |
| Business And Management | 53 | business management, accounting and related services, accounting, management information systems |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 15 | corrections and criminal justice |
| Engineering Technician | 10 | software tech, CAD and design |
| Mechanics And Repair | 1 | electrical installation and repair |
Number of programs and degrees for Brown Mackie in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 161 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 40 | 7 |
In 2005, Brown Mackie had a total enrollment of 598 students (598 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 49% |
| Black | 40% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 31% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 97% |
| Illinois | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Merrillville, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Indiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (219) 769-3321
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,655 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,655 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,185 |
Financial Aid:
Brown Mackie participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2103200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (219) 769-3321
Brown Mackie has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $29,333 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $29,333 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Computer Software Technology/Technician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Brown Mackie Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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