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Legends Institute

Overview of Legends Institute

Legends Institute is found in Lynchburg, VA. Lynchburg is a small city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Certificate at Legends Institute.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in beauty and cosmetology.

Legends Institute Selectivity

Legends Institute accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

Students numbered 39 in 2007 at Legends Institute. A very high share of students at the school are female.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our goal is to train individuals who are serious about acheiving their goals of professionalism in the field of cosmetology. We feel our task is to provide the student a clear understanding, in theory and practice, of the basic aspects of cosmetology including hair, skin and nail care. We further wish to assist the student in developing communication and public relations skills. Our mission is to graduate students prepared to take the state board exams and also have the skills and confidence to begin their journey in the field of cosmetology."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Legends Institute

Legends Institute
2323 Memorial Avenue Unit 27
Lynchburg, VA 24501-2652
General Phone: (434) 385-7722
http://www.legendsinstitute.com

Legends Institute Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Beauty And Cosmetology11cosmetology

Number of programs and degrees for Legends Institute in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years111

Student Body

In 2007, Legends Institute had a total enrollment of 39 students (39 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White74%
Black25%
Asian2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 188%
18-1936%
20-2115%
22-2418%
25-2913%
30-343%
35-398%

Legends Institute Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time73 %

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating86%

Legends Institute Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Lynchburg, 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.

Legends Institute Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
Legends Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1159600)

Legends Institute Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Legends Institute Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Legends Institute Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Legends Institute % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
Female % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Legends Institute Female % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
On-campus library

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