Milan Institute-Palm Desert campus
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Milan Institute-Palm Desert

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 77%
On-time graduation rate 5%

Located in Palm Desert, California, Milan Institute-Palm Desert is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Milan Institute-Palm Desert 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.

Milan Institute-Palm Desert is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 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 12-to-1, Milan Institute-Palm Desert emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Milan Institute-Palm Desert is reported to be 5%, 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, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 69%.

Milan Institute-Palm Desert boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Milan Institute-Palm Desert are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Dental Assisting/Assistant, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Milan Institute-Palm Desert during 2022 academic year.

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

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 58 of freshman students at Milan Institute-Palm Desert received on average $3,381 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.

$3,381
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 105 54% $3,553 $373,083
Other Federal Grant 107 55% $3,505 $375,083
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 7 4% $1,473 $10,310
Total Grant & Scholarships 114 58% $3,381 $385,393

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 56% of freshman students at Milan Institute-Palm Desert received $4,093 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,093
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 110 56% $4,093 $450,284
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 110 56% $4,093 $450,284

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.

$12,484
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Milan Institute-Palm Desert sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 88

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 40 students

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 27 students

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

Undergraduate Certificate 14 students

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 0

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

No graduate

Barbering/Barber

No graduate

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 179 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 9 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 83 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

46.4%

Dropout Rate

Out of 179 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 96 students dropped out of the school.

53.6%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Milan Institute-Palm Desert is greatly skewed towards women students, with 92.7% of undergraduate students being women and 7.3% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 246, with 228 women and 18 men.

  • men 7.3% 18 students
  • women 92.7% 228 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 20-21 24% 60 students
  • 22-24 24% 60 students
  • 18-19 15% 37 students
  • 25-29 12% 30 students
  • 30-34 12% 29 students
  • 35-39 7% 16 students
  • 40-49 5% 12 students
  • 50-64 1% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Milan Institute-Palm Desert provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Milan Institute-Palm Desert offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training