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Buchanan is in Shelbyville, TN. Shelbyville is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Buchanan issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Certificate.
The school tries to provide students with lots of choices, and does not tend to focus on only a few programs of study. Fields of study in vogue at Buchanan include beauty and cosmetology.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 37 students study at Buchanan (in 2007-2008). The school is a largely female school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The college mission is to provide a program of study for students in the fields of general cosmetology, esthetics, nail care technology, natural hair and senior instructor training. The college challenges the student to develop his/her potential and to provide the basic skills necessary to pass the Tennessee State Board of Cosmetology for their prospective fields of study."
More complete details are provided below.
Buchanan Beauty College
925 Sevier St
Shelbyville, TN 37160
General Phone: (931) 684-4080
http://buchananbeautycollege.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 19 | cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor, manicurist, aesthetician and skin care |
Number of programs and degrees for Buchanan in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 17 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 2 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Buchanan had a total enrollment of 37 students (34 full-time equivalent).
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 67% |
| Transfer Out | 2% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Shelbyville, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Buchanan participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3930300)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Buchanan Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Offers part-time study On-campus library
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