Students attend Bar Palma in Roanoke, VA, a small city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Bar Palma degrees go up to the Certificate.
The school is known for its programs in beauty and cosmetology.
Applicants to Bar Palma appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 60 students at the school (as of 2007-2008).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"ATI Hollywood's mission is to prepare it's students for a cosmetology career with the essential skills and knowledge to succeed. To create an atmosphere that allows students to excel and express their creativity."
More complete details are provided below.
Bar Palma Beauty Careers Academy
3535 D Franklin Rd SW
Roanoke, VA 24014
General Phone: (540) 343-0153
http://ATIHOLLYWOOD.COM
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 90 | cosmetology |
Number of programs and degrees for Bar Palma in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 90 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Bar Palma had a total enrollment of 60 students (61 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Black | 94% |
| Unknown | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 33% |
| 25-29 | 25% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 91 % |
| Part-Time | 88 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 75% |
| Transfer Out | 1% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Roanoke, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Bar Palma participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3010700)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bar Palma Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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