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Venus Beauty Academy

Overview of Venus Beauty Academy

Venus Beauty Academy is in Sharon Hill, PA. Sharon Hill is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Venus Beauty Academy issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Certificate.

Areas of Study

Fields of study in vogue at the school include beauty and cosmetology.

Venus Beauty Academy Selectivity

Not all applicants to Venus Beauty Academy are accepted. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.

Student Body

Approximately 139 students study at Venus Beauty Academy (in 2007). The school is a largely female school.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mission Statement The objective of Venus Beauty Academy is to provide State of the Art course instruction that will prepare and equip our students to meet and exceed the requirements necessary in becoming a licensed Cosmetologist, Esthetician, Nail Technician, or Cosmetology Teacher. At the Academy, we facilitate the latest educational tools and techniques in the industry, providing our students with the cutting edge of the ever-changing and diverse world of beauty. Career opportunities have never been better in the field of cosmetology, and the demand for well-trained, creative professionals are ever increasing in the fast growing industry. At Venus Beauty Academy, we have been training professionals since 1960. With our experienced instruction, we supply our students with the technical and professional edge needed to succeed, and with the right attitude, self-motivation, and creativity, the ability to succeed will be yours."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Venus Beauty Academy

Venus Beauty Academy
1033 Chester Pke
Sharon Hill, PA 19079
General Phone: (610) 586-2500
http://www.venusbeautyacademy.com

Venus Beauty Academy Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Beauty And Cosmetology186cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, cosmetoloty instructor, manicurist, electrolysis tech

Number of programs and degrees for Venus Beauty Academy in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years1521
Award of less than 1 academic year344

Student Body

In 2007, Venus Beauty Academy had a total enrollment of 139 students (139 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men7%
Women93%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White82%
Black12%
Asian1%
Unknown5%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 188%
18-1940%
20-2117%
22-2413%
25-2910%
30-342%
35-394%
40-496%

Venus Beauty Academy Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time33 %

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

ItemPercent
Graduating46%
Transfer Out2%

Venus Beauty Academy Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Venus Beauty Academy Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total6161100%61100%
Men44100%4100%
Women5757100%57100%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)not required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Venus Beauty Academy Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
Venus Beauty Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2061000)

Venus Beauty Academy Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Electrolysis/Electrology and Electrolysis Technician
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Venus Beauty Academy Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Venus Beauty Academy Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Venus Beauty Academy % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Venus Beauty Academy % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
Female % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Venus Beauty Academy Female % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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

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