Carrollton, TX is home to Aims. Carrollton is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Aims go up to the Certificate.
Students commonly pursue studies in cooking and culinary arts.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has 160 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Aims Academy was established to provide an opportunity for students to study all phases of the Hospitality Industry. The education received at Aims is specifically intended to provide each student with the necessary training to allow the individual to become a qualified entrant into todayÆs business world. As a private institution of occupational education, the curriculum at Aims is intended for students who desire to enter the business world as quickly as possible. Aims offers quality training in culinary arts and professional bartending to a competency level that will qualify its completers for initial employment and enhance advancement opportunities."
More complete details are provided below.
Aims Academy
1711 S. Interstate 35E
Carrollton, TX 75006
General Phone: (972) 323-6333
http://www.aimsacademy.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 62 | bartending, chef training |
Number of programs and degrees for Aims in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 35 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 27 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Aims had a total enrollment of 160 students (68 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 41% |
| Black | 41% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 4% |
| 20-21 | 5% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 84 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 100% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Carrollton, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Aims participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3023800)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Aims Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Offers part-time study
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