The main campus of Michigan Barber School is in Detroit, MI (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Michigan Barber School offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school tends to concentrate its instruction in a few key disciplines. Michigan Barber School students most commonly major in a field related to beauty and cosmetology.
The school does not accept everyone who applies.
In 2007-2008, Michigan Barber School had 277 enrolled students. The school has a larger minority student population than most schools. Males make up the lion's share of the student body at Michigan Barber School.
Many students are part-timers.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Mission of the Michigan Barber School, Inc. is to train potentially the finest Barbers in America"
More complete details are provided below.
Michigan Barber School
8988-90 Grand River Avenue
Detroit, MI 48204-2244
General Phone: (313) 894-2300
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 55 | cosmetoloty instructor |
Number of programs and degrees for Michigan Barber School in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 55 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Michigan Barber School had a total enrollment of 277 students (289 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 92% |
| Women | 8% |
| Full-Time | 83% |
| Part-Time | 17% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 2% |
| Black | 97% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 70 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Detroit, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 165 | 126 | 76% | 116 | 92% |
| Men | 145 | 107 | 74% | 107 | 100% |
| Women | 20 | 9 | 45% | 9 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Financial Aid:
Michigan Barber School participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2361500)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Michigan Barber School Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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