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The main campus of Sawyer College - Merrillville is in Merrillville, Indiana (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a private, for-profit school. Sawyer College - Merrillville offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to computer science and engineering and therapy and counseling.
Sawyer College - Merrillville admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2005, the school had 389 enrolled students.
More complete details are provided below.
Sawyer College - Merrillville
3803 E Lincoln Hwy
Merrillville, IN 46410
General Phone: (219) 947-8400
Admissions Phone: (219) 947-8402
Financial Aid Phone: (219) 947-8408
http://www.sawyercollege.edu
Sawyer College - Merrillville awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy And Counseling | 137 | massage therapy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 35 | data processing tech, computer networking, web design, computer programming |
| Medical Support And Technology | 28 | medical assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 20 | medical receptionist |
| Business And Management | 14 | accounting |
| Law | 5 | legal secretary |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | computer systems tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Sawyer College - Merrillville in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 125 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 115 | 5 |
In 2005, Sawyer College - Merrillville had a total enrollment of 389 students (322 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 95% |
| Illinois | 6% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
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) 947-8402
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,250 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,250 |
Financial Aid:
Sawyer College - Merrillville participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2201800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (219) 947-8408
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 | 3 | $32,084 | 6 | $30,299 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $32,084 | 6 | $30,299 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Reception/Receptionist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Sawyer College - Merrillville Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers credit for life experience Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Offers part-time study On-campus library
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