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Continental is in Buffalo, New York. 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 personal services and beauty and cosmetology.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 119 students study at the school (in 2005).
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
Admissions Phone: (716) 833-5016
Financial Aid Phone: (716) 833-5016
http://www.continentalschbeauty.com
Continental awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 90 | cosmetology, manicurist |
Number of programs and degrees for Continental in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 59 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 31 | 1 |
In 2005, Continental had a total enrollment of 119 students (82 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 42% |
| Black | 54% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 28% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
| Part-Time | 85 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 64% |
| Transfer Out | 2% |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (716) 833-5016
Financial Aid:
Continental participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 818900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (716) 833-5016
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
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 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 11% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career placement services Offers part-time study On-campus library
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