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Meriden, Connecticut is home to Brio. Meriden is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Brio go up to the Certificate.
Students commonly pursue studies in personal services and beauty and cosmetology.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
The school has 176 enrolled students (as of 2005).
A lot of students at Brio attend part-time.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our Mission at Brio Academy is to: EDUCATE to the highest standards in the field of Cosmetology; GRADUATE students from the curriculum of Cosmetology; Enable our students to become LICENSED as a State Certified Cosmetologist; Enable graduates to become EMPLOYED in the cosmetology field."
More complete details are provided below.
Brio Academy Of Cosmetology
1231 E Main St
Meriden, CT 06450-4836
General Phone: (203) 237-6683
http://brioacademy.com
Brio awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 35 | cosmetology |
Number of programs and degrees for Brio in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 35 | 1 |
In 2005, Brio had a total enrollment of 176 students (98 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 17% |
| Women | 83% |
| Full-Time | 30% |
| Part-Time | 70% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| Asian | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 91 % |
| Part-Time | 66 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 47% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Meriden, Connecticut for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Connecticut Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 30 | 30 | 100% | 30 | 100% |
| Men | 5 | 5 | 100% | 5 | 100% |
| Women | 25 | 25 | 100% | 25 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Financial Aid:
Brio participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 887400)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Brio Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Female % of student body (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Offers part-time study On-campus library
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