Award is found in Hagerstown, MD. Hagerstown is a small city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Certificate at Award.
The school is known for its programs in beauty and cosmetology.
Award accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 97 in 2007-2008 at the school.
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.
Award Beauty School
26 E Antietam St
Hagerstown, MD 21740-5610
General Phone: (301) 459-2509
http://www.AwardBeautySchool.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 61 | cosmetology |
Number of programs and degrees for Award in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 61 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Award had a total enrollment of 97 students (98 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 44% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 26% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 56 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 51% |
| Transfer Out | 1% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Hagerstown, 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.
Financial Aid:
Award participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 826300)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Award Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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