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Universal College Of Beauty Compton

Overview of Universal College Of Beauty Compton

Students attend Universal College Of Beauty in Compton, CA, a small city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Universal College Of Beauty degrees go up to the Certificate.

Areas of Study

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

Universal College Of Beauty Selectivity

Applicants to Universal College Of Beauty appreciate its open admissions policy.

Student Body

There are 22 students at the school (as of 2007-2008). Universal 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:
"To offer Cosmetology training that prepares the successful student to acquire the knowledge and skills to pass the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Examination. Our secondary objective is to maximize the personal growth and development of each student to discover their potential to become a future Cosmetology entrepreneur and teacher. Our prime vocational objective is to train graduates sufficiently knowledgeable to seek and find employment in the beauty industry."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Universal College Of Beauty

Universal College Of Beauty Compton
718 West Compton Blvd
Compton, CA 90220
General Phone: (323) 299-1737

Universal College Of Beauty Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education and Teaching1teacher education and development
Beauty and Cosmetology1cosmetology
Cooking and Culinary Arts0personal and culinary services

Number of programs and degrees for Universal College Of Beauty in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year12
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years11

Universal College Of Beauty Student Body

In 2007-2008, Universal College Of Beauty had a total enrollment of 22 students (24 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
Black91%
Hispanic9%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-1950%
20-215%
25-2918%
30-345%
35-395%
40-495%
50-645%

Universal College Of Beauty Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time60 %

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating47%

Universal College Of Beauty Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Compton, 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.

Universal College Of Beauty Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Financial Aid:
Universal College Of Beauty participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1244603)

Universal College Of Beauty Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Personal and Culinary Services, Other

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other

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Universal College Of Beauty Highlights

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What Sets Universal College Of Beauty Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Universal College Of Beauty Minority % of student body
% of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Universal College Of Beauty % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
Female % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Universal College Of Beauty Female % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library

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