The main campus of Prater Way College Of Beauty is in Reno, NV (a medium-sized city). The school is a private, for-profit school. Prater Way College Of Beauty offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to beauty and cosmetology.
Prater Way College Of Beauty admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2007-2008, the school had 165 enrolled students. Females make the bulk of the student body at Prater Way College Of Beauty.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our mission is to help our students develop the required technical abilities, academic achievement and interpersonal skills to succeed in a career in Cosmetology. We are dedicated to providing a nurturing enviornment where cleanliness and safety are part of our daily focus."
More complete details are provided below.
Prater Way College Of Beauty
4750 Longley Ln. Suite 209
Reno, NV 89502
http://praterway.net
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 88 | cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, hair styling, cosmetoloty instructor |
Number of programs and degrees for Prater Way College Of Beauty in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 49 | 2 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 36 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Prater Way College Of Beauty had a total enrollment of 165 students (356 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 93 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Reno, Nevada for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Nevada Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Prater Way College Of Beauty participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 737100)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Prater Way College Of Beauty Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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