Milan Institute-Merced Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Milan Institute-Merced is a private for-profit trade school in Merced, California, enrolling about 359 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 54.67% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $24,879 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $23,396 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 359 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 54.67%
  • First-Generation Students: 59.9%
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 37.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 635

Milan Institute-Merced: what the data shows

Common questions about Milan Institute-Merced, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Milan Institute-Merced?

Milan Institute-Merced is located in Merced, CA (ZIP 95340-2626).

NCES locale classification: Town.

Is Milan Institute-Merced public or private?

Milan Institute-Merced is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Milan Institute-Merced cost?

Average net price after aid: $23,396.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$22,940
$30,001–$48,000$23,287
$48,001–$75,000$24,506
$75,001–$110,000$27,180
$110,001+$27,338

How big is Milan Institute-Merced?

Total enrollment: 359 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 635 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Milan Institute-Merced?

150%-time completion rate: 54.67%.

First-year retention: 89.6%.

What do graduates of Milan Institute-Merced earn?

Median earnings: $21,450 six years after entry; $24,879 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,333.

64.95% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Milan Institute-Merced known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Milan Institute-Merced a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 54.67%; median earnings $24,879 at 10 years; net price $23,396. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Milan Institute-Merced was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$23,396
2024 Value

In 2024 Milan Institute-Merced had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,396.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$93,584 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$23,396 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for Milan Institute-Merced.

Financial Aid by Income Level

64.95% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

54.98% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Milan Institute-Merced was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Milan Institute-Merced in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2014–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2014——$15,383
2015——$16,775
2016——$16,935
2017——$18,270
2018——$17,535
2019——$28,789
2020——$28,081
2021——$24,466
2022——$20,498
2023——$28,094

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Milan Institute-Merced reported total enrollment of about 359 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 13% male and 87% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (74.4%), White (10.9%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (5.0%). About 64.95% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 59.9% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Milan Institute-Merced in 2024 is 359 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 635 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

89.6%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 74.4%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

2.34% 100% Completion Time

54.67% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 2.34% of students graduating from Milan Institute-Merced completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 0% male / 100% female
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 5% male / 95% female
  • Real Estate Development: 0% male / 100% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Milan Institute-Merced.

Return on Investment

$6,333 Median Student Debt

$24,879 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

25.46% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

165.85% Return on Investment

2.5 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Milan Institute-Merced.

Top Programs by Completions

6 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 64 completions

2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 56 completions

3. Real Estate Development: 34 completions

4. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 25 completions

5. Barbering/Barber: 20 completions

6. Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary: 8 completions

Most popular programs at Milan Institute-Merced.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Milan Institute-Merced graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Milan Institute-Merced from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,306

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Milan Institute-Merced is a private for-profit institution located in Merced, CA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Real Estate Development. Enrollment is approximately 359 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (74.4%), White (10.9%), Race/ethnicity unknown (5.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 54.67%. Approximately 64.95% of students receive Pell Grants. About 59.9% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Merced, CA 95340-2626

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Milan Institute-Merced provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Milan Institute-Merced located?

Milan Institute-Merced is located in Merced, CA.

How much does Milan Institute-Merced cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $23,396 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Milan Institute-Merced?

Milan Institute-Merced reports undergraduate enrollment of about 635 students, Hispanic or Latino (74.4%), White (10.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Milan Institute-Merced?

About 59.9% of students at Milan Institute-Merced are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Milan Institute-Merced earn?

Median earnings are $21,450 six years after entry and $24,879 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Milan Institute-Merced?

The 150%-time completion rate is 54.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Milan Institute-Merced students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,333.

Is Milan Institute-Merced public or private?

Milan Institute-Merced is a private for-profit institution located in Merced, CA.

Is Milan Institute-Merced an HBCU?

No. Milan Institute-Merced is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Milan Institute-Merced a tribal college?

No. Milan Institute-Merced is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Milan Institute-Merced a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Milan Institute-Merced reports 74.4% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Milan Institute-Merced religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Milan Institute-Merced in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • California trade schools profile
  • Merced, California city profile
  • Far West regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in California

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.