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Sierra College Of Beauty, California

Overview of Sierra College Of Beauty

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in personal services and beauty and cosmetology.

Sierra College Of Beauty Selectivity

Sierra College Of Beauty accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Student Body

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.

Contacting Sierra College Of Beauty

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 Programs and Degrees (2005)

Sierra College Of Beauty awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Beauty And Cosmetology59cosmetology, personal grooming

Number of programs and degrees for Sierra College Of Beauty in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years461
Award of less than 1 academic year131

Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White26%
Black3%
Hispanic66%
Asian6%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 188%
18-1920%
20-2110%
22-248%
25-2919%
30-3427%
35-395%
40-493%
50-641%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
California100%

Sierra College Of Beauty Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time85 %
Part-Time79 %

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating78%
Transfer Out4%

Sierra College Of Beauty Room and Board (2005)

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.

Sierra College Of Beauty Degree Programs (2005)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Sierra College Of Beauty Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Sierra College Of Beauty Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in personal services
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Sierra College Of Beauty % of degrees in personal services
% of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Sierra College Of Beauty % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
Female % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Sierra College Of Beauty Female % of student body
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Sierra College Of Beauty Minority % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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