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American Beauty is found in Wheaton, MD. Wheaton is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Certificate at American Beauty.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. American Beauty is known for its programs in beauty and cosmetology.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Students numbered 418 in 2007 at the school. American Beauty has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at the school are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"THE SCHOOL'S PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVE IS THE TRAINING OF STUDENTS TO BECOME LICENSED COSMETOLOGISTS AND MANICURISTS"
More complete details are provided below.
American Beauty Academy
11600 Veirs Mill Road
Wheaton, MD 20902-1911
General Phone: (301) 949-3000
http://americanbeautyacademy.org
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 91 | cosmetology |
Number of programs and degrees for American Beauty in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 91 | 1 |
In 2007, American Beauty had a total enrollment of 418 students (240 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 4% |
| Women | 96% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 4% |
| Black | 75% |
| Hispanic | 19% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 27% |
| 25-29 | 25% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 53 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 72% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Silver Spring, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maryland Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 191 | 165 | 86% | 165 | 100% |
| Men | 11 | 6 | 55% | 6 | 100% |
| Women | 180 | 159 | 88% | 159 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| 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 |
Financial Aid:
American Beauty participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3148300)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets American Beauty Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
Notable:
Offers part-time study On-campus library
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