Carsten Institute is located in Tempe, Arizona (a medium-sized city). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Carsten Institute is the Certificate.
The school is known for its programs in personal services and beauty and cosmetology.
Carsten Institute is an open-admission school.
The school had 136 enrolled students in 2005.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To strive for excellence in education by creating an environment of trust and respect, instilling a desire to achieve personal and professional goals, nurturing a continuous desire for knowledge and the creativity to dream. By presenting the student with the basic knowledge needed in the field of cosmetology, providing them with the opportunity to learn technical, communication, and servicing skills, and preparing them to successfully complete the State Board of Cosmetology requirements to practice and exhibit the professionalism necessary to gain and maintain employment."
More complete details are provided below.
Carsten Institute
3345 S Rural Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282
General Phone: (480) 491-0449
Admissions Phone: (480) 491-1721
Financial Aid Phone: (480) 777-7077
http://carsteninstitute.com
Carsten Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 131 | cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, cosmetoloty instructor |
Number of programs and degrees for Carsten Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 108 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 23 | 2 |
In 2005, Carsten Institute had a total enrollment of 136 students (136 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 36% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 83% |
| Montana | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| North Dakota | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Wyoming | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 96 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 63% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Tempe, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (480) 491-1721
Financial Aid:
Carsten Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3097800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (480) 777-7077
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Carsten Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career placement services
On-campus library
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