Manchester, NH is home to Continental Academie. Manchester is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Continental Academie go up to the Certificate.
Students commonly pursue studies in beauty and cosmetology.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
The school has 35 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"We constantly adapt our curriculum with new techniques in order to stay on top of a rapidly changing profession. Our goal is to provide the industry with cosmetology school graduates who have the knowledge needed to adapt to the most rapid professional advances. The course of study is intended not only to qualify students for the state cosmetology exam but to also enter the job market with the most advanced knowledge and skills of the profession."
More complete details are provided below.
Continental Academie Of Hair Design Manchester
228 Maple Street
Manchester, NH 03103
General Phone: (603) 622-5851
http://continentalacademie.net
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 22 | cosmetology |
Number of programs and degrees for Continental Academie in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 22 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Continental Academie had a total enrollment of 35 students (50 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 71% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 76% |
| Transfer Out | 3% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Manchester, New Hampshire for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Hampshire Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 11 | 9 | 82% | 9 | 100% |
| Women | 11 | 9 | 82% | 9 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Financial Aid:
Continental Academie participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 849300)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Continental Academie Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
Notable:
Career counseling
Career services
On-campus library
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