Brio is found in Hamden, CT. Hamden is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Certificate at Brio.
The school is known for its programs in beauty and cosmetology.
Brio accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 108 in 2007-2008 at the school. Brio has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To Educate, Graduate, License and Employ in the Field of Cosmetology"
More complete details are provided below.
Brio Academy Of Cosmetology New Haven
1245 Dixwell Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
General Phone: (203) 287-1500
http://www.brioacademy.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 27 | cosmetology |
Number of programs and degrees for Brio in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 27 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Brio had a total enrollment of 108 students (101 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 8% |
| Black | 61% |
| Hispanic | 28% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 29% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 95% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 86 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 49% |
| Transfer Out | 3% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Hamden, 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.
Financial Aid:
Brio participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 008874A1)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Brio Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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