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University Of Cosmetology Arts And Sciences

Overview of University Of Cosmetology Arts And Sciences

Students attend University Of Cosmetology Arts And Sciences in McAllen, TX, a medium-sized city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. University Of Cosmetology Arts And Sciences degrees go up to the Certificate.

Areas of Study

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

University Of Cosmetology Arts And Sciences Selectivity

Applicants to University Of Cosmetology Arts And Sciences appreciate its open admissions policy.

Student Body

There are 399 students at the school (as of 2007). University Of Cosmetology Arts And Sciences has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at the school are female.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the institution is to provide an opportunity for students to achieve a quality cosmetology education, who have the ability to benefit from the prgrams. In order for the institution to achieve its stated mission, our goal and objectives is to: Instill a sense of professionalism in each student and provide up-to-date training information. Train students to successfully pass the state licensure exam. Learn to communicate effectively in order to build a clientele and provide a good working customer service relationship with the public. Provide placement services which will help ensure that our graduates have assistance in seeking entry-level placement jobs in thier field of study."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting University Of Cosmetology Arts And Sciences

University Of Cosmetology Arts And Sciences
8401 N 10th St
McAllen, TX 78504
General Phone: (956) 687-9444

University Of Cosmetology Arts And Sciences Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Beauty And Cosmetology324cosmetology, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor

Number of programs and degrees for University Of Cosmetology Arts And Sciences in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year1813
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years1431

Student Body

In 2007, University Of Cosmetology Arts And Sciences had a total enrollment of 399 students (279 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White0%
Hispanic99%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1916%
20-2114%
22-2416%
25-2915%
30-3415%
35-3912%
40-4911%
50-642%

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

ResidencePercent
Texas100%

University Of Cosmetology Arts And Sciences Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time76 %
Part-Time77 %

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

ItemPercent
Graduating52%

University Of Cosmetology Arts And Sciences Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of McAllen, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

University Of Cosmetology Arts And Sciences Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
University Of Cosmetology Arts And Sciences participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2285900)

University Of Cosmetology Arts And Sciences Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

University Of Cosmetology Arts And Sciences Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets University Of Cosmetology Arts And Sciences Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%University Of Cosmetology Arts And Sciences % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
Female % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%University Of Cosmetology Arts And Sciences Female % of student body
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%University Of Cosmetology Arts And Sciences Minority % of student body
Number of students
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 12%University Of Cosmetology Arts And Sciences Number of students
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career services
Offers part-time study

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