Legends Institute is found in Lynchburg, Virginia. 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.
The school is known for its programs in personal services and beauty and cosmetology.
Legends Institute accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 27 in 2005 at the school. A very high share of students at Legends Institute 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.
Legends Institute
3225 Old Forest Road #5
Lynchburg, VA 24501-2325
General Phone: (434) 385-7722
Admissions Phone: (434) 385-7722
Financial Aid Phone: (434) 385-7722
http://www.legendsinstitute.com
Legends Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 18 | cosmetology |
Number of programs and degrees for Legends Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 18 | 1 |
In 2005, Legends Institute had a total enrollment of 27 students (27 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 22% |
| Asian | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 19% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
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 | 40% |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (434) 385-7722
Financial Aid:
Legends Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1159600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (434) 385-7722
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Legends Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % 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 6% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
On-campus library
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