Students attend Total Look School in Cresco, Iowa, a self-contained town. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Total Look School degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Total Look School is known for its programs in therapy and counseling.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission.
Total Look School has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 20 students at the school (as of 2005). A large number of students at Total Look School are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Total Look School of Cosmetology and Massage Therapy's principal mission to educate students to help make them financially and personally successful in the career of Cosmetology and/ or massage therapy. To grauate our students with the confindence and skills necessary to be a successful and to enter any phase of our cosmetology or massage therapy field. Our general philosophy is we will help, never harm. It is our mission, to teach our students not only to help others, but to help themselves. It is our goal to have our students leave our school with the understanding of massage or cosmetology and also to have a greater awareness of themselves."
More complete details are provided below.
Total Look School Of Cosmetology & Massage Therapy
806 W Third St
Cresco, IA 52136
General Phone: (563) 547-3624
Admissions Phone: (563) 547-3624
Financial Aid Phone: (563) 547-3624
Total Look School awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 12 | cosmetology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 7 | massage therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for Total Look School in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 12 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 7 | 1 |
In 2005, Total Look School had a total enrollment of 20 students (20 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 40% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 20% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Cresco, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5 | 5 | 100% | 5 | 100% |
| Women | 5 | 5 | 100% | 5 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (563) 547-3624
Financial Aid:
Total Look School participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3607400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (563) 547-3624
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Total Look School Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
Notable:
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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