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Continental is in Rochester, New York. Rochester is a large suburb. 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 244 students study at the school (in 2005). Continental 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 towards 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
633 Jefferson Rd
Rochester, NY 14623
General Phone: (585) 272-8060
Admissions Phone: (585) 272-8060
Financial Aid Phone: (585) 272-8060
http://www.continentalschbeauty.com
Continental awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 210 | cosmetology, manicurist, aesthetician and skin care, personal grooming |
Number of programs and degrees for Continental in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 105 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 105 | 1 |
In 2005, Continental had a total enrollment of 244 students (176 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
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 | 92 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 76% |
| Transfer Out | 1% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Rochester, 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: (585) 272-8060
Financial Aid:
Continental participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 752200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (585) 272-8060
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
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 8% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career placement services Offers part-time study On-campus library
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