Sawyer College Hammond is in a large suburb, in Hammond, IN. The school is classified as a private, for-profit college. Students at Sawyer College Hammond earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include computer science and engineering and medical adminstration.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Sawyer College Hammond offers open admission.
The school, in 2007, had 512 students (449 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at Sawyer College Hammond are minorities. The student body at the school is essentially female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Kaplan College is an institution of higher education dedicated to providing quality
programs that integrate the curriculum with professional skill development empowering
students to achieve their lifelong personal and professional goals."
More complete details are provided below.
Sawyer College Hammond
7833 Indianapolis Blvd
Hammond, IN 46324
General Phone: (219) 844-0100
http://www.sawyercollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 195 | medical assistant |
| Medical Administration | 85 | medical secretary |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 29 | data processing tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Sawyer College Hammond in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 185 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 124 | 3 |
In 2007, Sawyer College Hammond had a total enrollment of 512 students (449 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 7% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Unknown | 76% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 76% |
| Illinois | 24% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 15 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Hammond, 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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,005 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,005 |
Financial Aid:
Sawyer College Hammond participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2201802)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Sawyer College Hammond Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Offers credit for life experience
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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