The campus of Cynthias is in Bell, CA, which is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Cynthias include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Cynthias is known for its programs in beauty and cosmetology.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
In 2007, the school had 173 students enrolled (173 full-time equivalent). Cynthias has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at the school are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"At Cynthia's Beauty Academy, our institional objective is to provide training to our students, which will prepare them for the State board of Cosmetology Examination for their course of study. This examination determines an individual's basic knowledge and skills for entry-level positions in the State Board Examination and if desired, pursue a vocation, at an enry-level position, for employment in their individual field of training. These objectives are monitored and attained by the schools continuous attention to and evaluation of the schools curriculum and practival training skills, as mandated by the State Board of Cosmetology."
More complete details are provided below.
Cynthias Beauty Academy
4130 E Gage Ave
Bell, CA 90201
General Phone: (323) 560-2207
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 131 | cosmetology |
Number of programs and degrees for Cynthias in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 131 | 1 |
In 2007, Cynthias had a total enrollment of 173 students (173 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 0% |
| Hispanic | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 86% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Bell, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Cynthias participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2174600)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cynthias Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library
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