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Continental is in West Seneca, New York. West Seneca 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 146 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
1050 Union Rd
West Seneca, NY 14224
General Phone: (716) 675-8205
Admissions Phone: (716) 675-8205
Financial Aid Phone: (716) 675-8205
http://www.continentalschbeauty.com
Continental awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 127 | cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care |
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 | 65 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 62 | 1 |
In 2005, Continental had a total enrollment of 146 students (91 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
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 | 98 % |
| Part-Time | 79 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 80% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of West Seneca, 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) 675-8205
Financial Aid:
Continental participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 818902)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (716) 675-8205
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
(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% |  |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career placement services Offers part-time study On-campus library
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