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Continental is in Buffalo, NY. Buffalo is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Continental issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Certificate.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include beauty and cosmetology.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
Approximately 134 students study at Continental (in 2007). The school is a largely female school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"We, the Administration and Faculty of the Continental Schools of Beauty Culture, recognize and accept the responsibilities and privileges inherent in the conduct of an ethical private school. We dedicate ourselves to the community as a whole and to our students specifically in the training of the individual toward a gainful occupation as a life time career. We recognize the seriousness of striving to maintain excellence in our curriculum and our faculty, in order to prepare our students to make a meaningful contribution to society."
More complete details are provided below.
Continental School Of Beauty Culture
326 Kenmore Ave
Buffalo, NY 14223
General Phone: (716) 833-5016
http://www.continentalnow.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 75 | cosmetology, manicurist, aesthetician and skin care |
Number of programs and degrees for Continental in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 39 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 36 | 2 |
In 2007, Continental had a total enrollment of 134 students (89 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 36% |
| Black | 54% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 60% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Buffalo, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Continental participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 818900)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Continental Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers weekend classes Career services Offers part-time study On-campus library
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(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Continental with government-defined occupation categories)
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