Students attend Hair Professionals in Wheaton, IL, a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Hair Professionals degrees go up to the Certificate.
The school is known for its programs in beauty and cosmetology.
Applicants to Hair Professionals appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 188 students at the school (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at Hair Professionals are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Hair Professionals Academy, together with our highly skilled staff of instructors and the management team, are dedicated to EXCELLENCE in education. We continually strive to be the best for and with our students. Hair Professionals Academy cares about our students! Each student, after completing their course of training in either cosmetology arts and sciences, esthetics, or nail technology, will be able to successfully demonstrate and easily perform job entry skills in all required subjects. He/She will take and pass a final school examination in both theoretical and practical skills, and qualify for the state examination to obtain an Illinois license, if applicable."
More complete details are provided below.
Hair Professionals Academy Of Cosmetology Wheaton
1145 E Butterfield Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
General Phone: (630) 653-6630
http://www.gbeautyinstitutes.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 138 | aesthetician and skin care, cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor |
Number of programs and degrees for Hair Professionals in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 84 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 54 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Hair Professionals had a total enrollment of 188 students (98 full-time equivalent).
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 26% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 71% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Wheaton, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Hair Professionals participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2498200)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hair Professionals Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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