The main campus of Loraines Academy is in Saint Petersburg, FL (a medium-sized city). The school is a private, for-profit school. Loraines Academy offers degrees up to the Certificate.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to therapy and counseling.
Loraines Academy admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2007-2008, the school had 231 enrolled students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our goal is to produce well-rounded, professional graduates, as well as technically competent Cosmetologists, Massage Therapists and Specialists. We seek to prove, through service, integrity, fair play, and a passion for learning, that success in business, as in life, comes from the triumph of principles. We feel an obligation to our students, alumni, and community, and always look for better ways to meet these commitments."
More complete details are provided below.
Loraines Academy
1012 58th St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
http://www.lorainesacademy.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 208 | cosmetology, facial treatment, manicurist |
| Therapy and Counseling | 34 | massage therapy |
| Education and Teaching | 9 | special ed |
Number of programs and degrees for Loraines Academy in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 209 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 42 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Loraines Academy had a total enrollment of 231 students (5,129 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 54% |
| Black | 23% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 28% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 75 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 52% |
| Transfer Out | 17% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Petersburg, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Loraines Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1016100)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Special Education and Teaching, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Loraines Academy Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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