The campus of Beauty College Of America is in Forest Park, GA, which is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Beauty College Of America include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Beauty College Of America is known for its programs in beauty and cosmetology.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2007-2008, Beauty College Of America had 41 students enrolled (98 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"IT IS THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE BEAUTY COLLEGE OF AMERICA TO CONVEY TO IT'S STUDENTS THE ARTISTIC, SCIENTIFIC AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS NECESSARY FOR A CAREER IN THE FIELDS OF COSMETOLOGY, HAIR DESIGN, NAIL CARE AND INSTRUCTORS TRAINING; TO PROVIDE QUALITY INSTRUCTION IN THE EXISTING PRACTICES AND PRINCIPLES OF COSMETOLOGY; AND TO CREATE A NEVER ENDING DESIRE IN THE STUDENT TO SEEK NEW KNOWLEDGE, TECHNIQUES AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE FIELD OF COSMETOLOGY.
OUR OBJECTIVE AT THE BEAUTY COLLEGE OF AMERICA IS TO HELP PREPARE STUDENTS TO TAKE A USEFUL PLACE IN SOCIETY BY ENABLING THEM TO PERFORM WELL IN THEIR CHOSEN FIELD OF STUDY. IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, WE WILL PROVIDE TO THE STUDENTS ALL OF THE NECESSARY TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED TO LEARN THEIR CHOSEN FIELD; PROVIDE EDUCATED, DEDICATED AND QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS TO GUIDE THEM IN THEIR EDUCATION; MAINTAIN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE BEAUTY COLLEGE OF AMERICA AND IT'S STUDENTS AT THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF SOUND ETHICS; AND PROVIDE ALL OF THE ASSISTANCE POSSIBLE TO HELP THEIR FUTURE SUCCESS IN THE FIELD OF COSMETOLOGY."
More complete details are provided below.
Beauty College Of America
1171 Main Street
Forest Park, GA 30297-1443
General Phone: (404) 361-4098
http://www.beautycl.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 30 | cosmetology, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor, hair styling |
Number of programs and degrees for Beauty College Of America in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 28 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 2 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Beauty College Of America had a total enrollment of 41 students (98 full-time equivalent).
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 29% |
| 30-34 | 20% |
| 35-39 | 17% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 53% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Forest Park, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Beauty College Of America participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2577700)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Beauty College Of America Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
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