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Wards Corner Beauty Academy can be found in Norfolk, Virginia (a medium-sized city). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The Certificate is the highest degree at Wards Corner Beauty Academy.
The most common majors at the school are in personal services and beauty and cosmetology.
Wards Corner Beauty Academy does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 117 students were enrolled in Wards Corner Beauty Academy. The school has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at Wards Corner Beauty Academy are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Wards Corner Beauty Academy is proud of its record in cosmetology education. The cosmetology program is designed to prepare graduates for the State Licensing Examination and enhance employment opportunities in the cosmetology field for cosmetology graduates. Wards Corner Beauty Academy does not discriminate in its admittance on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, or ethnic origin."
More complete details are provided below.
Wards Corner Beauty Academy
7525 Tidewater Dr Ste 45
Norfolk, VA 23505-3700
General Phone: (757) 583-3300
Admissions Phone: (757) 583-3300
Financial Aid Phone: (757) 583-3300
Wards Corner Beauty Academy awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 47 | cosmetology |
Number of programs and degrees for Wards Corner Beauty Academy in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 47 | 1 |
In 2005, Wards Corner Beauty Academy had a total enrollment of 117 students (117 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 6% |
| Women | 94% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 9% |
| Black | 84% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 59% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Norfolk, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 54 | 35 | 65% | 35 | 100% |
| Men | 2 | 2 | 100% | 2 | 100% |
| Women | 52 | 33 | 63% | 33 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | recommended |
| 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 |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (757) 583-3300
Financial Aid:
Wards Corner Beauty Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2108800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (757) 583-3300
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wards Corner Beauty Academy Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career placement services On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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