Rapid City, SD is home to Black Hills Beauty College. Rapid City is a small city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Black Hills Beauty College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in beauty and cosmetology.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has 130 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at Black Hills Beauty College are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To put forth a well-balanced Cosmetologist that can excel in the profession at a high level of productivity, with the ability to shape the future of a truly rewarding career."
More complete details are provided below.
Black Hills Beauty College
623 Saint Joe
Rapid City, SD 57701
General Phone: (605) 342-0697
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 50 | cosmetology |
Number of programs and degrees for Black Hills Beauty College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 50 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Black Hills Beauty College had a total enrollment of 130 students (170 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| American Indian | 6% |
| Unknown | 14% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 31% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 21 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Rapid City, South Dakota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Dakota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Black Hills Beauty College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2137100)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Black Hills Beauty College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
On-campus library
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