Rob Roy Academy is in Worcester, MA. Worcester is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Rob Roy Academy issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Certificate.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include beauty and cosmetology.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 204 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Rob Roy Academy Mission Statement To provide our students with a quality education, which ensures technical confidence, self-assurance and the interpersonal skills necessary to obtain licensure, as well as a rewarding career, in the beauty and barber industry."
More complete details are provided below.
Rob Roy Academy
150 Pleasant St
Worcester, MA 01609
General Phone: (508) 799-2111
http://www.rob-roy.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 90 | barber, cosmetology, personal grooming |
Number of programs and degrees for Rob Roy Academy in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 64 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 26 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Rob Roy Academy had a total enrollment of 204 students (143 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 16 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 22% |
| Transfer Out | 0% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Worcester, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Rob Roy Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2181600)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rob Roy Academy Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
On-campus library
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