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Merryfield School of Pet Grooming

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
On-time graduation rate 4%

Located in Oakland Park, Florida, Merryfield School of Pet Grooming is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Merryfield School of Pet Grooming is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Merryfield School of Pet Grooming is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Merryfield School of Pet Grooming emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Merryfield School of Pet Grooming is reported to be 4%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 69%.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Tuition & Fees

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Merryfield School of Pet Grooming was $16,082. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Merryfield School of Pet Grooming net price calculator

$16,082

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Florida and nationwide.

Florida's average $7,941
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Merryfield School of Pet Grooming for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $16,082 $2,773 (15%) $12,784 $14,305 $13,797
2021 $18,855 $2,218 (13%) $18,088 $17,115
2020 $16,637 $6,577 (28%) $16,637 $20,680
2019 $23,214 $1,142 (5%) $23,602 $26,314
2018 $24,356 $505 (2%) $25,368
2017 $24,861 -- $24,634 $25,385 $25,402 $27,885

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Merryfield School of Pet Grooming during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 75 of freshman students at Merryfield School of Pet Grooming received on average $3,100 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,100
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 53 75% $3,100 $164,300
Other Federal Grant 53 75% $3,100 $164,300
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 53 75% $3,100 $164,300

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 51% of freshman students at Merryfield School of Pet Grooming received $5,889 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,889
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 36 51% $5,889 $212,000
Private Loans 2 3% $7,018 $14,035
Total Loans 38 54% $5,948 $226,035

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$3,000
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Merryfield School of Pet Grooming sorted by popularity.

Agriculture

Total number of students graduated under this category 51

Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming

Undergraduate Certificate 51 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 58 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 42 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

72.4%

Dropout Rate

Out of 58 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 16 students dropped out of the school.

27.6%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Merryfield School of Pet Grooming is greatly skewed towards women students, with 92.8% of undergraduate students being women and 7.2% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 83, with 77 women and 6 men.

  • men 7.2% 6 students
  • women 92.8% 77 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 20-21 27% 23 students
  • 22-24 21% 18 students
  • 25-29 15% 13 students
  • 30-34 13% 11 students
  • 40-49 11% 9 students
  • 50-64 8% 7 students
  • 18-19 1% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Merryfield School of Pet Grooming provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Merryfield School of Pet Grooming offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)