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Hicks is in a medium-sized city, in Portsmouth, Virginia. The school is classified as a private, for-profit college. Students at Hicks earn degrees up to the Certificate.
The most common major fields study at the school include personal services and beauty and cosmetology.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Hicks offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Hicks, in 2005, had 44 students (44 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at the school are minorities.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Hicks Academy of Beauty Culture is a privately owned educational facility that provides vocational education in Cosmetology, Barber/stylist and Nail Technology. Hicks Academy is dedicated to the ideals of professionalism, offering a training program that prepares students for an exciting and rewarding career in the beauty industry."
More complete details are provided below.
Hicks Academy Of Beauty Culture
904 Loudoun Avenue
Portsmouth, VA 23707
Hicks awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 25 | cosmetology, manicurist, barber |
Number of programs and degrees for Hicks in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 24 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Hicks had a total enrollment of 44 students (44 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Black | 100% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 28% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 44% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Portsmouth, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Hicks participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 995800)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hicks Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % 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 11% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career placement services On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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