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Shear Academy is in Crossville, TN. Crossville is a self-contained town. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Shear Academy issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Certificate.
The school tries to provide students with lots of choices, and does not tend to focus on only a few programs of study. Fields of study in vogue at Shear Academy include beauty and cosmetology.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 18 students study at Shear Academy (in 2007-2008).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission and purpose of Shear Academy is to provide all graduates with the practical knowledge necessary to qualify them for an entry level position as a licensed master barber-stylist. It is our goal to provide up-to-date information with hands-on training in every skill taught, to adequately prepare students to take and excel on the state licensure exam, to assist in career counseling and achievement, and to instill the confidence required to be successful in the family hair care business. To achieve these goals it is our objective to uphold a postive educational and motivational atmosphere in the school, to maintain a low student-teacher ratio, to model a professional attitude, and to remain open and receptive to innovation and improvement."
More complete details are provided below.
Shear Academy
780 West Ave
Crossville, TN 38555
General Phone: (931) 456-5391
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 12 | barber, cosmetoloty instructor |
Number of programs and degrees for Shear Academy in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 12 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Shear Academy had a total enrollment of 18 students (23 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 17% |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 84% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Crossville, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Shear Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3774400)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Shear Academy Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
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