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Academy Of Cosmetology, South Carolina

Overview of Academy Of Cosmetology

Academy Of Cosmetology is in Charleston, South Carolina. Charleston is a small city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Academy Of Cosmetology issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Certificate.

Areas of Study

Fields of study in vogue at the school include personal services and beauty and cosmetology.

Academy Of Cosmetology Selectivity

The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.

Student Body

Approximately 119 students study at the school (in 2005). Academy Of Cosmetology is particularly welcoming to minority students. The school is a largely female school.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Academy enrolls students who are committed to the cosmetology industry and desire a quality education. The courses of study are directed to provide a solid foundation for its graduates in the many opportunities available in the beauty industry. The Academy also recognizes its obligations to its students, alumni, and community and constantly seeks more effective ways to meet these committments."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Academy Of Cosmetology

Academy Of Cosmetology
5117 Dorchester Rd
Charleston, SC 29418-5607
General Phone: (843) 552-3241
Admissions Phone: (843) 552-3241
Financial Aid Phone: (843) 552-3241
http://www.realpages.com/academy

Academy Of Cosmetology Programs and Degrees (2005)

Academy Of Cosmetology awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Beauty And Cosmetology101cosmetology, personal grooming, make-up artist

Number of programs and degrees for Academy Of Cosmetology in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years571
Award of less than 1 academic year442

Student Body

In 2005, Academy Of Cosmetology had a total enrollment of 119 students (119 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White29%
Black68%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 1815%
18-1918%
20-2123%
22-2418%
25-2912%
30-347%
35-395%
40-492%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
South Carolina99%

Academy Of Cosmetology Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time79 %
Part-Time50 %

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating31%
Transfer Out5%

Academy Of Cosmetology Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Charleston, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Academy Of Cosmetology Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (843) 552-3241

Academy Of Cosmetology Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Financial Aid:
Academy Of Cosmetology participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3088300)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (843) 552-3241

Academy Of Cosmetology Degree Programs (2005)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Make-Up Artist/Specialist

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Academy Of Cosmetology Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Academy Of Cosmetology Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in personal services
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Academy Of Cosmetology % of degrees in personal services
% of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Academy Of Cosmetology % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
Female % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Academy Of Cosmetology Female % of student body
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Academy Of Cosmetology Minority % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career placement services
On-campus library

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