Students attend Brio in Niantic, CT, a medium-sized suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Brio degrees go up to the Certificate.
The school is known for its programs in beauty and cosmetology.
Applicants to Brio appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 90 students at the school (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at Brio are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To Educate to the highest standards.
To Graduate from our approved curriculum. To Licence in the State of Connecticut and to Employ in the field of Cosmetology."
More complete details are provided below.
Brio Academy Of Cosmetology Niantic
63 Pennsylvania Avenue
Niantic, CT 06357-3224
General Phone: (860) 739-2466
http://www.brioacademy.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 47 | cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care |
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 | 47 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Brio had a total enrollment of 90 students (76 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 94% |
| Rhode Island | 6% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 56% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Niantic, 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 3927300)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
(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% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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