The main campus of Appalachian Beauty is in South Williamson, KY (a self-contained town). The school is a private, for-profit school. Appalachian Beauty offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to beauty and cosmetology.
Appalachian Beauty admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2007-2008, the school had 21 enrolled students. Females make the bulk of the student body at Appalachian Beauty.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"We believe, Appalachian Beauty School, in exixtence since 1977, is a unique educational institution designed to meet the individual needs of cosmetology students by providing a quality education and practical training in a distinctly pleasant atmosphere for learning, by fostering respectful relationships and by serving the community in a fashionable, trustworthy, and economical manner.
While always striving to give each student the opportunity to reach his/her full potential, Appalachian Beauty School's mission is to prepare students to successfully pass written and practical state board exams, obtain licensure, and become assets to their communities by means of gainful employment. It is our endeavor to focus on the following specific goals through conscientious and dedicated guidance and instruction."
More complete details are provided below.
Appalachian Beauty School
609A Central Avenue
South Williamson, KY 41503
General Phone: (606) 237-6650
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 13 | cosmetology |
Number of programs and degrees for Appalachian Beauty in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 13 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Appalachian Beauty had a total enrollment of 21 students (27 full-time equivalent).
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 57% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 56% |
| West Virginia | 33% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Appalachian Beauty participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2159100)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Appalachian Beauty Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library
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