The main campus of Success Schools is in Merrillville, IN (a large suburb). The school is a private, for-profit school. Success Schools offers degrees up to the Certificate.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to beauty and cosmetology.
Success Schools admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2007-2008, the school had 58 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Success Schools. Males make up the lion's share of the student body at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our mission is to train men and women in the art of barbering and to provide them with the tools necessary to locate as well as retain a job in the barber industry in order to enjoy practicing the art."
More complete details are provided below.
Success Schools
8101 Polo Club Dr
Merrillville, IN 46410
General Phone: (219) 736-9999
http://www.successbarberschool.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 30 | barber |
Number of programs and degrees for Success Schools in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 30 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Success Schools had a total enrollment of 58 students (117 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 39% |
| Black | 42% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 3% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 21% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 17% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 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.
Financial Aid:
Success Schools participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 4100300)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Success Schools Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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