Denmark College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Denmark College is a private for-profit trade school in Merrillville, Indiana, enrolling about 175 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 75.38% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $23,538 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,739 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 175 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 75.38%
- First-Generation Students: 50.7%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 9.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 245
Denmark College: what the data shows
Common questions about Denmark College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Denmark College?
Denmark College is located in Merrillville, IN (ZIP 46410).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Denmark College public or private?
Denmark College is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Denmark College cost?
Average net price after aid: $14,739.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $14,002 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,722 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,061 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,166 |
| $110,001+ | $20,166 |
How big is Denmark College?
Total enrollment: 175 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 245 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Denmark College?
150%-time completion rate: 75.38%.
First-year retention: 89.1%.
What do graduates of Denmark College earn?
Median earnings: $15,969 six years after entry; $23,538 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $8,965.
63.98% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Denmark College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Barbering/Barber (67 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (9 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (7 completions)
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Denmark College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 75.38%; median earnings $23,538 at 10 years; net price $14,739. 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 Denmark College was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,739
2024 Value
In 2024 Denmark College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,739.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$58,956 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,739 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 Denmark College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
63.98% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
66.28% 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 Denmark College 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 Denmark College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $9,626 |
| 2014 | — | — | $13,325 |
| 2015 | — | — | $13,560 |
| 2016 | — | — | $13,568 |
| 2017 | — | — | $13,935 |
| 2018 | — | — | $14,286 |
| 2019 | — | — | $14,295 |
| 2020 | — | — | $13,328 |
| 2021 | — | — | $14,270 |
| 2022 | — | — | $15,872 |
| 2023 | — | — | $14,312 |
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
Denmark College reported total enrollment of about 175 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 62% male and 38% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (54.9%), Hispanic or Latino (29.1%), and White (14.3%). About 63.98% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Denmark College in 2024 is 175 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 245 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
89.1%
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 Black or African American at 54.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
43.08% 100% Completion Time
75.38% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 43.08% of students graduating from Denmark College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Barbering/Barber: 66% male / 34% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 0% male / 100% female
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 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: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Denmark College.
Return on Investment
$8,965 Median Student Debt
$23,538 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
38.09% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
299.25% Return on Investment
3.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Denmark College.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Barbering/Barber: 67 completions
2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 9 completions
3. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 7 completions
4. Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Denmark College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Denmark College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Denmark College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,982
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Denmark College is a private for-profit institution located in Merrillville, IN. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Barbering/Barber, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Medical/Clinical Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 175 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (54.9%), Hispanic or Latino (29.1%), White (14.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 75.38%. Approximately 63.98% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Merrillville, IN 46410
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Denmark College 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 Denmark College located?
Denmark College is located in Merrillville, IN.
How much does Denmark College cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $14,739 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Denmark College?
Denmark College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 245 students, Black or African American (54.9%), Hispanic or Latino (29.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Denmark College?
About 50.7% of students at Denmark College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Denmark College earn?
Median earnings are $15,969 six years after entry and $23,538 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Denmark College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 75.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Denmark College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,965.
Is Denmark College public or private?
Denmark College is a private for-profit institution located in Merrillville, IN.
Is Denmark College an HBCU?
No. Denmark College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Denmark College a tribal college?
No. Denmark College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Denmark College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Denmark College reports 29.1% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Denmark College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Denmark College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Indiana college costs
- Indiana colleges by ROI
- Indiana trade schools profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Indiana
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.