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Brio Academy Of Cosmetology Meriden

Overview of Brio Academy Of Cosmetology Meriden

Students attend Brio in Meriden, CT, a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Brio degrees go up to the Certificate.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in beauty and cosmetology.

Brio Selectivity

Applicants to Brio appreciate its open admissions policy.

Student Body

There are 128 students at the school (as of 2007).

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.

Contacting Brio

Brio Academy Of Cosmetology Meriden
1231 E Main St
Meriden, CT 06450-4836
http://www.brioacademy.edu

Brio Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Beauty And Cosmetology61cosmetology

Number of programs and degrees for Brio in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years611

Brio Student Body

In 2007, Brio had a total enrollment of 128 students (63 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White52%
Black13%
Hispanic31%
Asian3%
American Indian0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1923%
20-2124%
22-2418%
25-2920%
30-345%
35-396%
40-492%

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

ResidencePercent
Connecticut100%

Brio Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time54 %
Part-Time94 %

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating62%
Transfer Out2%

Brio Room and Board (2007)

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.

Brio Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
Brio participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 887400)

Brio Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Brio Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Brio Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Brio % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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