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.
The school is known for its programs in beauty and cosmetology.
Applicants to Universal College Of Beauty appreciate its open admissions policy.
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.
Universal College Of Beauty Compton
718 West Compton Blvd
Compton, CA 90220
General Phone: (323) 299-1737
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 1 | teacher education and development |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 1 | cosmetology |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 0 | personal and culinary services |
Number of programs and degrees for Universal College Of Beauty in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Universal College Of Beauty had a total enrollment of 22 students (24 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Black | 91% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 50% |
| 20-21 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 47% |
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.
Financial Aid:
Universal College Of Beauty participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1244603)
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Universal College Of Beauty Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library
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