Academy Of Cosmetology is in Austin, Texas. Austin is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Academy Of Cosmetology issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Certificate.
The school tries to provide students with lots of choices, and does not tend to focus on only a few programs of study. Fields of study in vogue at Academy Of Cosmetology include personal services and beauty and cosmetology.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at Academy Of Cosmetology are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 36 students study at the school (in 2005). Academy Of Cosmetology is particularly welcoming to minority students. Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"At Academy of Cosmetology we strive to provide students with an advance level of knowledge in the Cosmetology Arts and Sciences field to enable them to achieve unrivaled success in the industry."
More complete details are provided below.
Academy Of Cosmetology
5416 Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745
General Phone: (512) 444-2249
Admissions Phone: (512) 444-2249
Financial Aid Phone: (512) 444-2249
http://academyofcosmetology.net
Academy Of Cosmetology awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 55 | manicurist, make-up artist, cosmetology |
Number of programs and degrees for Academy Of Cosmetology in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 46 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 9 | 1 |
In 2005, Academy Of Cosmetology had a total enrollment of 36 students (36 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 9% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 74% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 20% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 17% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 83% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 33 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 24% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Austin, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (512) 444-2249
Financial Aid:
Academy Of Cosmetology participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3563300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (512) 444-2249
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Make-Up Artist/Specialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Academy Of Cosmetology Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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