Professional Cosmetology Education Center is in a self-contained town, in El Dorado, Arkansas. The school is classified as a private, for-profit college. Students at Professional Cosmetology Education Center earn degrees up to the Certificate.
The most common major fields study at the school include personal services and beauty and cosmetology.
Professional Cosmetology Education Center does not admit all applicants.
The school, in 2005, had 86 students (56 full-time equivalent). The student body at Professional Cosmetology Education Center is essentially female.
Many students at the school are part-timers.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"P.C.E.C., Inc. is a public, one year institution with an open door policy, providing educational programs and services for the residents of Ouachita and Union counties and surrounding areas. With a philosophy that affirms the value of education, along with an abiding belief in the worth and dignity of each individual, this institution encourages innovation, excellence, and leadership from all students along with staff members. More specifically, P.C.E.C.'s mission is to educate students for productive and fulfilling lives by providing opportunities for intellectual growth in the Cosmetology field, skill development, and specialized training to prepare students for the workplace."
More complete details are provided below.
Professional Cosmetology Education Center
2027 North West Avenue
El Dorado, AR 71730-4009
General Phone: (870) 864-9292
Admissions Phone: (870) 864-9275
Financial Aid Phone: (870) 864-9275
Professional Cosmetology Education Center awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 38 | cosmetology, personal grooming |
Number of programs and degrees for Professional Cosmetology Education Center in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 38 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Professional Cosmetology Education Center had a total enrollment of 86 students (56 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 1% |
| Women | 99% |
| Full-Time | 47% |
| Part-Time | 53% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 41% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 51% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 89 % |
| Part-Time | 75 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 76% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of El Dorado, Arkansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arkansas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 77 | 77 | 100% | 77 | 100% |
| Men | 1 | 1 | 100% | 1 | 100% |
| Women | 76 | 76 | 100% | 76 | 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 | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (870) 864-9275
Financial Aid:
Professional Cosmetology Education Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2202400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (870) 864-9275
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Professional Cosmetology Education Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
Notable:
Career placement services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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