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Denmark College

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 24 to 1
Students retention rate 62%
On-time graduation rate 39%

Located in Merrillville, Indiana, Denmark College 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 Denmark College 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.

Denmark College 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Denmark College is reported to be 39%, 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, Indiana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at Denmark College is 62% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Indiana is 66%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Denmark College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Denmark College are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor, Medical/Clinical Assistant. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Medical/Clinical Assistant

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 Denmark College was $13,469. 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

Denmark College net price calculator

$13,469

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

Indiana's average $9,921
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Denmark College 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 $13,469 $459 (4%) $13,282 $13,954 $14,977 $18,714 $18,973
2021 $13,010 $926 (7%) $12,376 $13,498 $15,607 $18,165 $18,165
2020 $13,936 $350 (2%) $13,647 $14,071 $16,314 $18,947
2019 $14,286 $770 (6%) $14,162 $16,649
2018 $13,516 $692 (5%) $12,802 $14,702 $17,746 $18,230
2017 $12,824 $1,159 (8%) $13,261 $14,027 $16,074
2016 $13,983 $658 (5%) $13,813 $16,046
2015 $13,325 $2,401 (22%) $13,285 $14,167
2014 $10,924 -- $9,381 $10,384

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Denmark College during 2022 academic year.

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

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 83 of freshman students at Denmark College received on average $5,412 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.

$5,412
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 58 83% $5,412 $313,890
Other Federal Grant 58 83% $5,412 $313,890
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 58 83% $5,412 $313,890

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 86% of freshman students at Denmark College received $4,799 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,799
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 60 86% $4,799 $287,926
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 60 86% $4,799 $287,926

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.

NO DATA

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.

$11,605
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Denmark College sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 67

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 54 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 11 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 0

Medical/Clinical Assistant

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 46 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 18 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 35 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

76.1%

Dropout Rate

Out of 46 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 11 students dropped out of the school.

23.9%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Moderate

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Denmark College is largely skewed towards men students, with 62.8% of undergraduate students being men and 37.2% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 191, with 71 women and 120 men.

  • men 62.8% 120 students
  • women 37.2% 71 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 20% 39 students
  • 20-21 19% 37 students
  • 22-24 19% 36 students
  • 30-34 18% 34 students
  • 18-19 11% 21 students
  • 35-39 6% 11 students
  • 40-49 6% 11 students
  • 50-64 1% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Denmark College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Denmark College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

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