 |
|
|
|
The campus of Final Touch is in Meridian, Mississippi, which is a self-contained town. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Final Touch include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.
The school is known for its programs in personal services and beauty and cosmetology.
Its open admissions system makes Final Touch an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Final Touch has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, the school had 81 students enrolled (81 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at Final Touch are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The objective of Final Touch Beauty School is to prepare students for a livelihood and provide financial security for the necessities and luxuries desired by individuals. The student will learn required knowledge, related information, and manipulative skills in all phases of Cosmetology. The student will exhibit professional standards in work, management and inter-personal relationships. The student will learn to create a desirable self-image."
More complete details are provided below.
Final Touch Beauty School
5700 North Hills Street
Meridian, MS 39307
General Phone: (601) 485-7733
Admissions Phone: (601) 485-7733
Financial Aid Phone: (601) 485-7733
Final Touch awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 31 | cosmetology, manicurist |
Number of programs and degrees for Final Touch in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 21 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 10 | 2 |
In 2005, Final Touch had a total enrollment of 81 students (81 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 42% |
| Black | 58% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 27% |
| 25-29 | 36% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 67% |
| Alabama | 13% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 70% |
| Transfer Out | 3% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Meridian, Mississippi for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (601) 485-7733
Financial Aid:
Final Touch participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3004000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (601) 485-7733
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Final Touch Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career placement services On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Final Touch.
(What are QuickSchools?)
Personal Services
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © 2004-2008, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.