Students attend Pruonto's Hair Design Institute Inc in Altoona, Pennsylvania, a small city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Pruonto's Hair Design Institute Inc degrees go up to the Certificate.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Pruonto's Hair Design Institute Inc is known for its programs in personal services and beauty and cosmetology.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission.
There are 16 students at Pruonto's Hair Design Institute Inc (as of 2005). A very high share of students at the school are female.
A lot of students at Pruonto's Hair Design Institute Inc attend part-time.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"1. Assist students in improving their economic stature by teaching them a viable skill in the field of cosmetology. 2. To educate students in basic and advanced cosmetology skills which will enable them to find employment in this community and others, in the state of Pennsylvania. 3. To prepare students to understand the business aspects of cosmetology by training them as cosmetology managers and by preparing them to become future instructors and nail technicians in the field of cosmetology."
More complete details are provided below.
Pruonto's Hair Design Institute Inc
705 12th St
Altoona, PA 16602-2419
General Phone: (814) 944-4494
Admissions Phone: (814) 944-4494
Financial Aid Phone: (814) 944-4494
http://www.pruontos.com
Pruonto's Hair Design Institute Inc awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 43 | cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor, manicurist, salon management |
Number of programs and degrees for Pruonto's Hair Design Institute Inc in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 34 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 9 | 3 |
In 2005, Pruonto's Hair Design Institute Inc had a total enrollment of 16 students (13 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 70% |
| Part-Time | 30% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 70% |
| 20-21 | 5% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 83 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 77% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Altoona, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 20 | 20 | 100% | 20 | 100% |
| Women | 20 | 20 | 100% | 20 | 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: (814) 944-4494
Financial Aid:
Pruonto's Hair Design Institute Inc participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 895500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (814) 944-4494
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pruonto's Hair Design Institute Inc 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% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
Notable:
Career counseling
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Offers part-time study
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