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.
The school is known for its programs in beauty and cosmetology.
Its open admissions system makes American Beauty an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2007-2008, the school had 39 students enrolled (68 full-time equivalent). American Beauty has a large minority student population. A large number of students at the school 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.
American Beauty College
16512 Bellflower Blvd
Bellflower, CA 90706-5417
General Phone: (562) 866-0728
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 20 | cosmetology |
Number of programs and degrees for American Beauty in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 20 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, American Beauty had a total enrollment of 39 students (68 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 14% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 59% |
| Asian | 16% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 18% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 47% |
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.
Financial Aid:
American Beauty participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1307400)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets American Beauty Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
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