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Olympian University Of Cosmetology

Overview of Olympian University Of Cosmetology

Olympian University Of Cosmetology is in Alamogordo, NM. Alamogordo is a self-contained town. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Olympian University Of Cosmetology issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Certificate.

Areas of Study

Fields of study in vogue at the school include beauty and cosmetology.

Olympian University Of Cosmetology Selectivity

The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.

Student Body

Approximately 776 students study at Olympian University Of Cosmetology (in 2007).

The school reports its educational mission is:
"It is the hope and purpose of the school to provide students with a positive learning environment and a pathway to career success in cosmetology arts and sciences ."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Olympian University Of Cosmetology

Olympian University Of Cosmetology
1810 E Tenth St
Alamogordo, NM 88310-5051
General Phone: (505) 437-2221
http://www.olympianuniversity.com

Olympian University Of Cosmetology Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Beauty And Cosmetology363personal grooming, cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor, barber

Number of programs and degrees for Olympian University Of Cosmetology in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year2903
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years733

Student Body

In 2007, Olympian University Of Cosmetology had a total enrollment of 776 students (776 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White42%
Black19%
Hispanic26%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Unknown11%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1925%
20-2114%
22-2418%
25-2918%
30-349%
35-395%
40-496%
50-641%

Olympian University Of Cosmetology Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time86 %

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

ItemPercent
Graduating15%
Transfer Out4%

Olympian University Of Cosmetology Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Alamogordo, New Mexico for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Mexico Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Olympian University Of Cosmetology Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
Olympian University Of Cosmetology participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1300500)

Olympian University Of Cosmetology Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Olympian University Of Cosmetology Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Olympian University Of Cosmetology Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Olympian University Of Cosmetology % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
Number of students
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 4%Olympian University Of Cosmetology Number of students
Female % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Olympian University Of Cosmetology Female % of student body
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Olympian University Of Cosmetology Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Number of degree programs
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 14%Olympian University Of Cosmetology Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library

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