The main campus of Great Lakes Academy is in Port Huron, MI (a small suburb). The school is a private, for-profit school. Great Lakes Academy offers degrees up to the Certificate.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to beauty and cosmetology.
Great Lakes Academy admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2007-2008, the school had 115 enrolled students. Females make the bulk of the student body at Great Lakes Academy.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our mission is to provide a quality educational system to prepare students to pass the state board examination and gain employment within the field of Cosmetology, Manicuring,& Esthetic's. We are passionately committed to provide a solid educational foundation to empower our team in the pursuit of excellence and we strongly believe that when people come first, success will follow."
More complete details are provided below.
Great Lakes Academy Of Hair Design
2950 Lapeer
Port Huron, MI 48060
http://www.glakesacademy.com/html/index.cfm
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 55 | cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor |
Number of programs and degrees for Great Lakes Academy in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 55 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Great Lakes Academy had a total enrollment of 115 students (135 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 71 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 100% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Port Huron, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Great Lakes Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3907300)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Great Lakes Academy Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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