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Avalon is in a small city, in Santa Barbara, California. The school is classified as a private, for-profit college. Students at Avalon earn degrees up to the Certificate.
There is a relatively broad range of courses and programs available at the school. The most common major fields study at Avalon include personal services and beauty and cosmetology.
The school does not admit all applicants.
Avalon, in 2005, had 48 students (23 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at the school are minorities. Adults changing careers are relatively common at Avalon. The student body at the school is essentially female.
Many students at Avalon are part-timers.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Avalon Beauty College is determined to always offer a strong curriculum in the field of cosmetology, and to maintain that curriculum with the most modern techniques and the freshest styles. We at Avalon Beauty College feel that education is of pinnacle importance. Our faculty and staff are selected based on their abilities as well as their desires to help the students to achieve their educational goals. The administrators and instructors are encouraged to work closely with the individual students and attempt to tailor the educational experience. The College strives to ensure that each and every course that it offers is structured such that its graduates will have gained the necessary skills and knowledge to be competent, confident and professional as they embark onto their new careers."
More complete details are provided below.
Avalon Beauty College
504 N Milpas St
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
General Phone: (805) 966-1931
Admissions Phone: (805) 966-1931
Financial Aid Phone: (805) 966-1931
Avalon awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 29 | cosmetology, manicurist, aesthetician and skin care |
Number of programs and degrees for Avalon in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 21 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 8 | 2 |
In 2005, Avalon had a total enrollment of 48 students (23 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 7% |
| Women | 93% |
| Full-Time | 18% |
| Part-Time | 82% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 6% |
| Hispanic | 88% |
| Asian | 5% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 7% |
| 20-21 | 7% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 18% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 25% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 33 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 88% |
| Transfer Out | 12% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Santa Barbara, 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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 46 | 45 | 98% | 45 | 100% |
| Men | 3 | 3 | 100% | 3 | 100% |
| Women | 43 | 42 | 98% | 42 | 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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (805) 966-1931
Financial Aid:
Avalon participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3598300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (805) 966-1931
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Avalon 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% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career placement services Offers part-time study On-campus library
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