The campus of Cynthias is in Bell, California, 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 personal services and beauty and cosmetology.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
Cynthias has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, the school had 275 students enrolled (275 full-time equivalent). Cynthias has a large minority student population. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at Cynthias 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
Admissions Phone: (323) 560-2207
Financial Aid Phone: (323) 560-2207
Cynthias awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 200 | cosmetology |
Number of programs and degrees for Cynthias in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 200 | 1 |
In 2005, Cynthias had a total enrollment of 275 students (275 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 100% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 17% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 18% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(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 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (323) 560-2207
Financial Aid:
Cynthias participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2174600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (323) 560-2207
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cynthias Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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