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American Beauty College

Overview of American Beauty College

The campus of American Beauty is in Bellflower, CA, which is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at American Beauty include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in beauty and cosmetology.

American Beauty Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes American Beauty an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

In 2007, American Beauty had 39 students enrolled (39 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at American Beauty are 40 years old or older.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"At ABC, our mission and prime objective is to offer our students the training to assist them to acquire the knwoledge and skills necessary to pass the California State- bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology examination required for a state license. Our prime vocational objective is to train and produce knowledgeable graduates able to seek and find entry-level employment in the beauty industry."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting American Beauty

American Beauty College
16512 Bellflower Blvd
Bellflower, CA 90706-5417
General Phone: (562) 866-0728

American Beauty Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Beauty And Cosmetology18cosmetology

Number of programs and degrees for American Beauty in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years181

American Beauty Student Body

In 2007, American Beauty had a total enrollment of 39 students (39 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White14%
Black12%
Hispanic59%
Asian16%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-198%
20-2110%
22-2413%
25-2918%
30-3418%
35-395%
40-4913%
50-645%

American Beauty Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time69 %

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

ItemPercent
Graduating47%

American Beauty Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

American Beauty Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
American Beauty participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1307400)

American Beauty Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

American Beauty Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets American Beauty Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%American Beauty % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%American Beauty Minority % of student body
Female % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%American Beauty Female % of student body
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%American Beauty % students 40 years or older
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career services

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