The campus of Durham Beauty Academy is in Durham, NC, which is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Durham Beauty Academy include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.
The school is known for its programs in beauty and cosmetology.
Admission at Durham Beauty Academy is selective, not open to all who apply.
In 2007, the school had 91 students enrolled (91 full-time equivalent). Durham Beauty Academy has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Durham Beauty Academy is proud of its record in cosmetology education. The Cosmetology program is designed to prepare graduates for the State Licensing Examination and enhance employment opportunities in the cosmetology field for cosmetology graduates. Durham Beauty Academy has dedicated itself to this objective. Durham Beauty Academy does not discriminate in its admittance on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, or ethnic origin."
More complete details are provided below.
Durham Beauty Academy
4600 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd
Durham, NC 27707
General Phone: (919) 493-9557
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 25 | cosmetology |
Number of programs and degrees for Durham Beauty Academy in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 25 | 1 |
In 2007, Durham Beauty Academy had a total enrollment of 91 students (91 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 6% |
| Black | 92% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 30% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 36% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Durham, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 55 | 55 | 100% | 54 | 98% |
| Men | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0 | 0% |
| Women | 54 | 54 | 100% | 54 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | recommended |
| 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:
Durham Beauty Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3748500)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Durham Beauty Academy Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Career counseling
Career services
On-campus library
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