Gaither is found in Scottsboro, Alabama. Scottsboro is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Certificate at Gaither.
The school is known for its programs in personal services and beauty and cosmetology.
Gaither accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 38 in 2005 at Gaither.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"In order for Gaither and Company Beauty College to reach its ultimate goal in career preparation in the cosmetology arts and sciences and or related fields and or unrelated fields, we believe it is necessary to: A: promote professionalism within the industry. B: impress upon the students the importance of dependability. C: teach our students the importance of promoting one's self in a positive, effective manner in regard to student/client relations. D: prepare our students thourghly for the state board examination in both theory and practical skills. E: offer our students up to date information and apply this to the theory and clinic requirements so the student will be adequately prepared for and entry level position into the work place."
More complete details are provided below.
Gaither And Company Beauty College
414 E Willow St
Scottsboro, AL 35768
General Phone: (256) 259-1001
Admissions Phone: (256) 259-1000
Financial Aid Phone: (256) 259-1001
Gaither awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 12 | cosmetology |
Number of programs and degrees for Gaither in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 12 | 1 |
In 2005, Gaither had a total enrollment of 38 students (38 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98% |
| Black | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 76% |
| Transfer Out | 3% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Scottsboro, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (256) 259-1000
Financial Aid:
Gaither participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2323800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (256) 259-1001
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Gaither 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 15% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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Personal Services
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