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Glenwood Beauty Academy

Overview of Glenwood Beauty Academy

The campus of Glenwood Beauty Academy is in Glenwood Springs, CO, which is a self-contained town. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Glenwood Beauty Academy include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Glenwood Beauty Academy is known for its programs in beauty and cosmetology.

Glenwood Beauty Academy Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.

Student Body

In 2007, Glenwood Beauty Academy had 54 students enrolled (46 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at the school are female.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Glenwood Beauty Academy is dedicated to providing quailty vocational education in cosmetology, hair styling, esthetics and nail technology to students who have the ability to benefit from the training offered. GBA is committed to academic excellance that prepares graduates to pass the required licensing examination to begin a career in the beauty industry."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Glenwood Beauty Academy

Glenwood Beauty Academy
51241 Hwy 6 and 24 Ste 1
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
General Phone: (970) 945-0485
http://www.glenwoodbeautyacademy.com

Glenwood Beauty Academy Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Beauty And Cosmetology33cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, hair styling, barber

Number of programs and degrees for Glenwood Beauty Academy in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years171
Award of less than 1 academic year152
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years12

Student Body

In 2007, Glenwood Beauty Academy had a total enrollment of 54 students (46 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White65%
Black2%
Hispanic30%
Asian2%
American Indian2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1915%
20-2130%
22-2411%
25-2911%
30-347%
35-3919%
40-494%
50-642%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Colorado100%

Glenwood Beauty Academy Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time95 %
Part-Time86 %

Glenwood Beauty Academy Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Glenwood Springs, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colorado Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Glenwood Beauty Academy Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
Glenwood Beauty Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2267500)

Glenwood Beauty Academy Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Glenwood Beauty Academy Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Glenwood Beauty Academy Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Glenwood Beauty Academy % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
Female % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Glenwood Beauty Academy Female % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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