ABI is found in New York, NY. New York is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Certificate at ABI.
The school is known for its programs in beauty and cosmetology.
Admission to ABI is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
Students numbered 69 in 2007-2008 at the school. ABI has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at the school are male.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To prepare students to enter the fields of barbering and/or cosmetology, to pass state licensing examinations, and to serve the public competently and in a safe manner while earning a better than average income. To instill a sense of confidence in our graduates, to make them desireable to employers and prepare them to know the realities of what to expect so that they may enjoy a long term career. To start those who wish to do so on the path to owning their own business."
More complete details are provided below.
A.B.I. School Of Barbering & Cosmetology Of Tribeca
113 Chambers Street
New York, NY 10007
General Phone: (212) 227-6353
http://americanbarberinstitute.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 114 | barber, cosmetology, manicurist |
Number of programs and degrees for ABI in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 106 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 8 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, ABI had a total enrollment of 69 students (135 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 79% |
| Women | 21% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 17% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 100% |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 99% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 126 | 111 | 88% | 111 | 100% |
| Men | 98 | 88 | 90% | 88 | 100% |
| Women | 28 | 23 | 82% | 23 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Financial Aid:
ABI participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 033424A1)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets ABI Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library
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