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Milan Institute-Visalia

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Students retention rate 69%
On-time graduation rate 13%

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

One of the notable aspects of Milan Institute-Visalia 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-Visalia 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 Milan Institute-Visalia is reported to be 13%, 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, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at Milan Institute-Visalia is 69% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Milan Institute-Visalia do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Milan Institute-Visalia are Medical/Clinical Assistant, Dental Assisting/Assistant, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

Program Length 9 months
Tuition and Fees $14,929
Books and Supplies $234
Total Cost $15,163

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

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-Visalia was $21,608. 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-Visalia net price calculator

$21,608

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

California's average $10,382
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Milan Institute-Visalia 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 $21,608 $2,195 (11%) $20,739 $21,449 $23,464 $23,971 $25,236
2021 $19,413 $4,579 (19%) $19,656 $20,830 $21,365 $23,167 $24,353
2020 $23,992 $5,453 (29%) $24,078 $25,292
2019 $18,539 $972 (5%) $18,171 $20,507 $23,353 $23,353 $23,353
2018 $19,511 $1,798 (8%) $19,311 $19,703 $21,545
2017 $21,309 $1,886 (10%) $21,169 $21,933 $23,301
2016 $19,423 $1,303 (7%) $19,545 $18,985 $19,089 $22,299 $23,339
2015 $18,120 $122 $18,074 $18,526 $18,507
2014 $18,242 -- $18,157 $19,165 $19,570 $22,270

How does Milan Institute-Visalia's $21,608 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for California colleges, that number is $10,382. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Design's School of Cosmetology logo Design's School of Cosmetology
Paso Robles CA
Private $12,435 42% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Milan Institute-Visalia 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, 62 of freshman students at Milan Institute-Visalia received on average $2,949 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.

$2,949
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 353 60% $3,024 $1,067,355
Other Federal Grant 361 62% $2,965 $1,070,342
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 3 1% $1,000 $3,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 364 62% $2,949 $1,073,342

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 52% of freshman students at Milan Institute-Visalia received $4,041 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,041
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 304 52% $4,041 $1,228,393
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 304 52% $4,041 $1,228,393

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.

$13,606
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

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

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 145

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 76 students

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

Undergraduate Certificate 35 students

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 21 students

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 13 students

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 29

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 29 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

No graduate

Computer and Information Science

Total number of students graduated under this category 8

Computer and Information Sciences

Undergraduate Certificate 8 students

Business

Total number of students graduated under this category 6

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 345 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 44 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 184 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

53.3%

Dropout Rate

Out of 345 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 161 students dropped out of the school.

46.7%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Milan Institute-Visalia is greatly skewed towards women students, with 94.2% of undergraduate students being women and 5.8% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 430, with 405 women and 25 men.

  • men 5.8% 25 students
  • women 94.2% 405 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 20-21 26% 113 students
  • 25-29 19% 82 students
  • 22-24 17% 74 students
  • 18-19 16% 68 students
  • 30-34 11% 48 students
  • 35-39 5% 23 students
  • 40-49 3% 15 students
  • 50-64 1% 5 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Milan Institute-Visalia 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