Cutting Edge Hairstyling Academy is in Kansas City, KS. Kansas City is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Cutting Edge Hairstyling Academy issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Certificate.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include beauty and cosmetology.
Not all applicants to Cutting Edge Hairstyling Academy are accepted.
Approximately 145 students study at the school (in 2007-2008). Cutting Edge Hairstyling Academy is particularly welcoming to minority students. The school is essentially a male school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The schools has three main goals. 1. To educate students in mens and womens hair cutting, styling, perming, and coloring; skin care and various new techniques in the field of hair styling. 2. To educate students to be successful through personal motivation with the understanding of the financial aspects of hairstyling and the beauty industry. 3. To master necessary skills and procedures required for the students to successfully pass the State Board examination, obtain their license, and ultimately become a productive part of our society."
More complete details are provided below.
Cutting Edge Hairstyling Academy
4327 State Ave
Kansas City, KS 66102
General Phone: (913) 321-0214
http://cuttingedge-kc.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 166 | barber, cosmetology |
Number of programs and degrees for Cutting Edge Hairstyling Academy in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 166 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Cutting Edge Hairstyling Academy had a total enrollment of 145 students (217 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 83% |
| Women | 17% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 26% |
| 30-34 | 19% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 70% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Kansas City, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 100 | 77 | 77% | 77 | 100% |
| Men | 75 | 64 | 85% | 64 | 100% |
| Women | 25 | 13 | 52% | 13 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| 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:
Cutting Edge Hairstyling Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2196400)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cutting Edge Hairstyling Academy Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Notable:
Career counseling
Career services
On-campus library
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