California Hair Design Academy is located in a large suburb, in La Mesa, CA. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degree levels at California Hair Design Academy top out at the Certificate.
Students at the school often study beauty and cosmetology.
California Hair Design Academy maintains an open-admission policy.
The school offers classes to 132 students (224 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at California Hair Design Academy are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"At CALIFORNIA HAIR DESIGN ACADEMY, we are constantly striving to develop the latest in programs to meet educational needs and teach modern salon practices. Basic to our school's philosophy is the belief that thorough and intense training will prepare a student for meaningful employment in the beauty industry. It is the school's objective to not only provide each student with the necesssary training to pass the California State licencing exam; but also to teach the student to be salon ready upon graduation. We strive to maximize the personal growth of each student as a total person, and to help each student discover his or her potential. The sucessful student should be able to function effectively and successfully in one of the many specialties in the industry upon completion of their training. Beyond providing the minimum training, the school endeavors to give each student advanced training which will make them competitive in seeking a job in their chosen field."
More complete details are provided below.
California Hair Design Academy
8011 University Avenue, Suite A-2
La Mesa, CA 91941-5055
General Phone: (619) 461-8600
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 152 | cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor |
Number of programs and degrees for California Hair Design Academy in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 98 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 54 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, California Hair Design Academy had a total enrollment of 132 students (224 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 81% |
| Transfer Out | 1% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of La Mesa, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
California Hair Design Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1186500)
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 California Hair Design Academy 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
Career services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
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