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American Barber is located in a large city, in New York, New York. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degree levels at American Barber top out at the Certificate.
Students at the school often study personal services and beauty and cosmetology.
The admissions department at American Barber does not accept all those who apply.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
American Barber offers classes to 147 students (147 full-time equivalent). 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.
American Barber Institute Inc
252 West 29th Street
New York, NY 10001-5271
General Phone: 2122902289n/a
Admissions Phone: (212) 290-2289
Financial Aid Phone: (212) 290-2289
http://americanbarberinstitute.com
American Barber awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 262 | barber, cosmetology |
Number of programs and degrees for American Barber in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 236 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 26 | 1 |
In 2005, American Barber had a total enrollment of 147 students (147 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 71% |
| Women | 29% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 42% |
| Black | 23% |
| Hispanic | 30% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 95% |
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 | 140 | 126 | 90% | 126 | 100% |
| Men | 100 | 90 | 90% | 90 | 100% |
| Women | 40 | 36 | 90% | 36 | 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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (212) 290-2289
Financial Aid:
American Barber participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3342400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (212) 290-2289
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets American Barber Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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