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Beckley Beauty Academy

Overview of Beckley Beauty Academy

Beckley Beauty Academy can be found in Beckley, WV (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Beckley Beauty Academy.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in beauty and cosmetology.

Beckley Beauty Academy Selectivity

Beckley Beauty Academy is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.

Student Body

In 2007, 47 students were enrolled in the school.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The overall mission of our institution is to provide prime education and training to our students, which will enable them to successfully pass their state board exam, obtain licensure and become successfully employed in the salon industry. The instructional staff possesses the skills required to provide necessary training, and we aspire to produce capable, productive stylists and/or nail technicians that exhibit the determination, skills, ability and the desire to succeed in the salon environment. Each student will not only receive instruction and exposure to essential technical skills and equiptment, but also the opportunity for hands on, supervised work with the public. Specifically, the objectives of the programs are: * to build a solid foundation of education and technical skills * to provide exposure to the role of the professional cosmetologist/nail tech, including opportunities for supervised practical hands on work * to offer students an opportunity for exposure to up-to-date products and styling techniques * to teach our students the components of the proper attitude that a professional cosmetologist/nail tech should have * to motivate our students to develop all of their artistic talent * to teach our students good industry ethics and sound business practices * to fulfill all state board requirements"

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Beckley Beauty Academy

Beckley Beauty Academy
109 S Fayette St
Beckley, WV 25801
General Phone: (304) 253-8326

Beckley Beauty Academy Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Beauty And Cosmetology22cosmetology, manicurist

Number of programs and degrees for Beckley Beauty Academy in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years131
Award of less than 1 academic year91

Student Body

In 2007, Beckley Beauty Academy had a total enrollment of 47 students (47 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White92%
Black8%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-1936%
20-2119%
22-249%
25-2917%
30-346%
35-396%
40-494%
50-642%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
West Virginia100%

Beckley Beauty Academy Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time81 %

Beckley Beauty Academy Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Beckley, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other West Virginia Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Beckley Beauty Academy Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
Beckley Beauty Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2070100)

Beckley Beauty Academy Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Beckley Beauty Academy Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Beckley Beauty Academy Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Beckley Beauty Academy % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
Female % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Beckley Beauty Academy Female % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
On-campus library

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