Sierra College Of Beauty is found in Merced, California. Merced is a small city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Certificate at Sierra College Of Beauty.
The school is known for its programs in personal services and beauty and cosmetology.
Sierra College Of Beauty accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 75 in 2005 at the school. Sierra College Of Beauty has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at the school are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Cosmetology is a 1600 hour course which takes approximately 12 months to complete for full time students. You learn the basics of hair, manicuring, pedicuring and facials. Cosmetology is designed to teach the basics to get you through Board. Full time students complete the class in approximately 12 months."
More complete details are provided below.
Sierra College Of Beauty
1340 W 18th St
Merced, CA 95340
General Phone: (209) 723-2989
Admissions Phone: (209) 723-2989
Financial Aid Phone: (209) 723-2989
Sierra College Of Beauty awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 59 | cosmetology, personal grooming |
Number of programs and degrees for Sierra College Of Beauty in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 46 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 13 | 1 |
In 2005, Sierra College Of Beauty had a total enrollment of 75 students (65 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 26% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 66% |
| Asian | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 27% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
| Part-Time | 79 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 78% |
| Transfer Out | 4% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Merced, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (209) 723-2989
Financial Aid:
Sierra College Of Beauty participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2064300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (209) 723-2989
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Sierra College Of Beauty Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % 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 9% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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