Brio is in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in Willimantic, CT. The school is classified as a private, for-profit college. Students at Brio earn degrees up to the Certificate.
The most common major fields study at the school include beauty and cosmetology.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Brio offers open admission.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 87 students (89 full-time equivalent).
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 curricuilum of Cosmetology
Enable our students to become LICENSED as a State Cosmetologist to help become EMPLOYED in the field of Cosmetology Field"
More complete details are provided below.
Brio Academy Of Cosmetology Willimantic
1320 Main St Tyler Sq
Willimantic, CT 06626
General Phone: (860) 423-6339
http://www.brioacademy.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 29 | 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 | 27 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 2 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Brio had a total enrollment of 87 students (89 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| American Indian | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 96% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 38 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Willimantic, 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 887403)
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 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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