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Academy Of Cosmetology

Overview of Academy Of Cosmetology

Academy Of Cosmetology is in Charleston, SC. 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 beauty and cosmetology.

Academy Of Cosmetology Selectivity

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

Student Body

Approximately 136 students study at the school (in 2007). Academy Of Cosmetology 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
http://www.realpages.com/academy

Academy Of Cosmetology Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Beauty And Cosmetology75cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, personal grooming, make-up artist

Number of programs and degrees for Academy Of Cosmetology in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years401
Award of less than 1 academic year353

Student Body

In 2007, Academy Of Cosmetology had a total enrollment of 136 students (136 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White35%
Black60%
Hispanic1%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Unknown0%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1914%
20-2114%
22-2413%
25-2923%
30-347%
35-395%
40-495%

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

ResidencePercent
South Carolina100%

Academy Of Cosmetology Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time80 %

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating16%
Transfer Out3%

Academy Of Cosmetology Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Academy Of Cosmetology Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

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

Academy Of Cosmetology Degree Programs (2007)

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

Academy Of Cosmetology Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Academy Of Cosmetology Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% 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 3%Academy Of Cosmetology Female % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career services
On-campus library

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