The College is located in northwest Indiana, in the Twin Towers business complex of Merrillville, just west of the intersection of U.S. Route 30 and Interstate 65. Occupying 18,000 square feet, Brown Mackie College — Merrillville was opened to students in October 1998, and comprises several instructional rooms including five computer labs with networked computers and a medical laboratory. The administrative offices, college library, and student lounge are all easily accessible to students. A spacious parking lot provides ample parking at no additional charge. The College is a smoke-free facility.
Founded in 1890 by A.N. Hirons as LaPorte Business College in LaPorte, Indiana, the institution later became known as Commonwealth Business College. In 1919, ownership was transferred to Grace and J.J. Moore, who successfully operated the College under the name of Reese School of Business for several decades. In 1975, the College came under the ownership of Steven C. Smith as Commonwealth Business College. A second location, now know as Brown Mackie College — Merrillville, was opened in 1984, in Merrillville, Indiana, and a third location was opened a year later in Davenport, Iowa. In 1985, the Davenport location relocated to its present site in Moline, Illinois, and is now known as Brown Mackie College — Moline.
In 1995, Brown Mackie College — Merrillville came under the ownership of Commonwealth Business College Education Corporation and in 1997, the LaPorte location moved to its present site in Michigan City, Indiana, and is now known as Brown Mackie College — Michigan City. A year, later the Merrillville facility relocated to its present site in the Twin Towers. The current school name, Brown Mackie College — Merrillville, became official when the College changed ownership in September 2003.
Brown Mackie College — Merrillville is proud of its long history and its many graduates who have become successful, contributing members of our community. We look forward to the continued growth and development of our students with a sense of confidence and pride.