Merrillville Beauty College can be found in Merrillville, IN (a large suburb). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The Certificate is the highest degree at Merrillville Beauty College.
The most common majors at the school are in beauty and cosmetology.
Merrillville Beauty College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2007-2008, 111 students were enrolled in the school. Merrillville Beauty College has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Merrillville Beauty College is to provide thorough education and training in barbering and cosmetology to help meet the needs of the community while enabling students to achieve personal and professional goals. The college keeps a positive atmosphere in which experienced and dedicated staff and faculty members encourage students personal and practical skills."
More complete details are provided below.
Merrillville Beauty College
48 W 67th Pl
Merrillville, IN 46410
General Phone: (219) 769-2232
http://MerrillvilleBeautyCollege.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 27 | cosmetology, barber, cosmetoloty instructor, manicurist |
Number of programs and degrees for Merrillville Beauty College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 27 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Merrillville Beauty College had a total enrollment of 111 students (78 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 4% |
| Black | 90% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 19% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 98% |
| Illinois | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 47 % |
| Part-Time | 75 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 42% |
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.
Financial Aid:
Merrillville Beauty College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 961300)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Merrillville Beauty College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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