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Students attend Suffolk Beauty Academy in Suffolk, VA, a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Suffolk Beauty Academy degrees go up to the Certificate.
The school is known for its programs in beauty and cosmetology.
Applicants to Suffolk Beauty Academy appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 50 students at the school (as of 2007-2008). Suffolk Beauty Academy has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at the school are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"All programs are designed to prepare graduates for the State Licensing Examination and enhanced employment opportunities upon graduation."
More complete details are provided below.
Suffolk Beauty Academy
860 Portsmouth Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434-3020
General Phone: (757) 934-0656
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 19 | cosmetology |
Number of programs and degrees for Suffolk Beauty Academy in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 19 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Suffolk Beauty Academy had a total enrollment of 50 students (94 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 9% |
| Black | 90% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 72% |
| North Carolina | 28% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 75 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 23% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Suffolk, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Suffolk Beauty Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2538800)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Suffolk Beauty Academy Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career services Offers part-time study On-campus library
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