Students attend Bennett in Washington, DC, a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Bennett degrees go up to the Certificate.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
There are 168 students at the school (as of 2007). Bennett has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Bennett Career Institute, Inc. (BCI) is to develop fully qualified cosmetologist, barbers, instructors, managers, manicurist, electrologist, and ethesticians. BCI will sucessfully guide and direct its students through the various phases of the chosen curriclum so that they will be fully prepared to pass the District of Columbia State Board Examination ans become professionals in the industry."
More complete details are provided below.
Bennett Career Institute
700 Monroe Street N.E.
Washington, DC 20017
General Phone: (202) 526-1400
http://www.bennettcareerinstitute.org
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 35 | cosmetology, barber, personal grooming |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | trade and industrial teaching |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 0 | personal and culinary services |
Number of programs and degrees for Bennett in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 35 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 3 |
In 2007, Bennett had a total enrollment of 168 students (115 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Black | 98% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 58 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 52% |
| Transfer Out | 2% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Washington, District of Columbia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other District of Columbia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Bennett participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3409600)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Personal and Culinary Services, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bennett Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career services
On-campus day care
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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