Merryfield Academy Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Merryfield Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Oakland Park, Florida, enrolling about 70 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 78.48% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (55.7%) and White (32.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,096 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 70 70.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 78.48%
- First-Generation Students: 55.6%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 26.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 169
Merryfield Academy: what the data shows
Common questions about Merryfield Academy, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Merryfield Academy?
Merryfield Academy is located in Oakland Park, FL (ZIP 33334-4925).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Merryfield Academy public or private?
Merryfield Academy is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Merryfield Academy cost?
Average net price after aid: $9,096.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,838 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,472 |
How big is Merryfield Academy?
Total enrollment: 70 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 169 students.
About 70% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Merryfield Academy?
150%-time completion rate: 78.48%.
First-year retention: 50.0%.
What do graduates of Merryfield Academy earn?
Median earnings: $26,962 six years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,333.
92.11% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Merryfield Academy known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming (78 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Merryfield Academy a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 78.48%; net price $9,096. 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 Merryfield Academy was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,096
2024 Value
In 2024 Merryfield Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,096.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$36,384 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,096 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 Merryfield Academy.
Financial Aid by Income Level
92.11% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
92.11% 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 Merryfield Academy 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 Merryfield Academy in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2016–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | — | $25,559 |
| 2017 | — | — | $25,368 |
| 2018 | — | — | $23,903 |
| 2019 | — | — | $20,161 |
| 2020 | — | — | $26,200 |
| 2021 | — | — | $13,568 |
| 2022 | — | — | $13,546 |
| 2023 | — | — | $10,019 |
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
Merryfield Academy reported total enrollment of about 70 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 16% male and 84% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (55.7%), White (32.9%), and Black or African American (11.4%). About 92.11% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 55.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
70.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Merryfield Academy in 2024 is 70 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 169 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
50.0%
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 55.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
6.33% 100% Completion Time
78.48% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 6.33% of students graduating from Merryfield Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming: 14% male / 86% 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 Merryfield Academy.
Return on Investment
$6,333 Median Student Debt
Financial value analysis for Merryfield Academy.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming: 78 completions
Most popular programs at Merryfield Academy.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Merryfield Academy graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Merryfield Academy from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,283
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Merryfield Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Oakland Park, FL. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming. Enrollment is approximately 70 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (55.7%), White (32.9%), Black or African American (11.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 78.48%. Approximately 92.11% of students receive Pell Grants. About 55.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Oakland Park, FL 33334-4925
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Merryfield Academy 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 Merryfield Academy located?
Merryfield Academy is located in Oakland Park, FL.
How much does Merryfield Academy cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $9,096 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Merryfield Academy?
Merryfield Academy reports undergraduate enrollment of about 169 students, Hispanic or Latino (55.7%), White (32.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Merryfield Academy?
About 55.6% of students at Merryfield Academy are first-generation college students.
What is the graduation rate at Merryfield Academy?
The 150%-time completion rate is 78.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Merryfield Academy students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,333.
Is Merryfield Academy public or private?
Merryfield Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Oakland Park, FL.
Is Merryfield Academy an HBCU?
No. Merryfield Academy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Merryfield Academy a tribal college?
No. Merryfield Academy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Merryfield Academy a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Merryfield Academy reports 55.7% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Merryfield Academy religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Merryfield Academy 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
- Florida college costs
- Florida colleges by ROI
- Florida trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Florida
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.