COBA is in a medium-sized city, in Orange, CA. The school is classified as a private, for-profit college. Students at COBA 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 COBA offers open admission. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
COBA, in 2007, had 94 students (94 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"It is the objective of COBA Academy to provide the student with the education necessary to pass the State Board exam, to be an asset to the profession and to become a success in whatever area the student desires. In order to achieve this objective the Academy does the following:
1. Maintains a highly skilled and qualified teaching staff.
2. Provides the student with a comprehensive curriculum in the basics and advanced areas of Cosmetology and related subjects, with emphasis on salon techniques.
3. Teaches the value of professionalism in Cosmetology, including high standards of workmanship and personal conduct, which will enable the student to acquire employment and be an asset to the salon of his/her choice.
4. Conducts its business in an ethical and educational atmosphere that is a credit to the Cosmetology industry."
More complete details are provided below.
COBA Academy
102 N Glassell St
Orange, CA 92866
General Phone: (714) 633-5950
http://www.coba.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 53 | cosmetology |
Number of programs and degrees for COBA in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 53 | 1 |
In 2007, COBA had a total enrollment of 94 students (94 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 29% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 4% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 54% |
| Transfer Out | 5% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Orange, 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:
COBA participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3577300)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets COBA Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
On-campus library
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