The campus of Rob Roy Academy New Bedford is in New Bedford, MA, which is a small city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Rob Roy Academy New Bedford include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.
The school is known for its programs in beauty and cosmetology.
Its open admissions system makes Rob Roy Academy New Bedford an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2007-2008, the school had 38 students enrolled (21 full-time equivalent).
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 New Bedford
1872 Acushnet Ave
New Bedford, MA 02720-3445
General Phone: (508) 995-8711
http://www.rob-roy.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 21 | cosmetology |
Number of programs and degrees for Rob Roy Academy New Bedford in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 21 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Rob Roy Academy New Bedford had a total enrollment of 38 students (21 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| American Indian | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 32% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 22 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 4% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of New Bedford, 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 New Bedford participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2339400)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rob Roy Academy New Bedford Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
On-campus library
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