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Milan Institute-Sparks

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 83%
On-time graduation rate 20%

Located in Sparks, Nevada, Milan Institute-Sparks is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Milan Institute-Sparks 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-Sparks 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-Sparks emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Milan Institute-Sparks is reported to be 20%, 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, Nevada state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 36% whereas the national average was 69%.

Milan Institute-Sparks boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 77% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Milan Institute-Sparks are Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, Dental Assisting/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.

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Dental Assisting/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 Milan Institute-Sparks was $29,939. 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

Milan Institute-Sparks net price calculator

$29,939

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

Nevada's average $12,204
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Milan Institute-Sparks 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 $29,939 $3,284 (12%) $28,322 $30,135 $30,258 $32,144 $33,477
2021 $26,655 $1,912 (8%) $25,517 $26,216 $27,682 $29,948
2020 $24,743 $5,325 (27%) $23,835 $26,297 $28,026 $28,673 $28,673
2019 $19,418 $790 (4%) $18,383 $20,724 $22,781 $23,301 $23,301
2018 $20,208 $2,039 (9%) $19,030 $22,529 $22,983
2017 $22,247 $185 $22,339 $21,731 $24,108 $25,908 $25,908
2016 $22,062 $2,548 (13%) $21,791 $21,832 $23,089 $25,376 $25,376
2015 $19,514 $477 (2%) $19,585 $19,740 $21,947 $23,402 $23,402
2014 $19,991 -- $19,572 $19,876 $22,123 $23,880

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Milan Institute-Sparks 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, 61 of freshman students at Milan Institute-Sparks received on average $3,442 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.

$3,442
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 93 54% $2,912 $270,772
Other Federal Grant 99 58% $2,906 $287,651
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 46 27% $1,530 $70,360
Total Grant & Scholarships 104 61% $3,442 $358,011

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 53% of freshman students at Milan Institute-Sparks received $4,750 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,750
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 90 53% $4,750 $427,530
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 90 53% $4,750 $427,530

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.

$11,406
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

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

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 77

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 27 students

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 25 students

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 25 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 193 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 38 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 144 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

74.6%

Dropout Rate

Out of 193 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 49 students dropped out of the school.

25.4%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Milan Institute-Sparks is greatly skewed towards women students, with 93.9% of undergraduate students being women and 6.1% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 114, with 107 women and 7 men.

  • men 6.1% 7 students
  • women 93.9% 107 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 22-24 24% 27 students
  • 20-21 23% 26 students
  • 25-29 18% 21 students
  • 18-19 9% 10 students
  • 30-34 9% 10 students
  • 35-39 8% 9 students
  • 40-49 6% 7 students
  • 50-64 4% 4 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Milan Institute-Sparks 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