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Wards Corner Beauty Academy can be found in Norfolk, VA (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 beauty and cosmetology.
Wards Corner Beauty Academy is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2007-2008, 79 students were enrolled in the school. Wards Corner Beauty Academy has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at the school 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 200
Norfolk, VA 23505-3700
General Phone: (757) 583-3300
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 23 | cosmetology |
Number of programs and degrees for Wards Corner Beauty Academy in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 23 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Wards Corner Beauty Academy had a total enrollment of 79 students (129 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 9% |
| Black | 90% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 30% |
| 25-29 | 28% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 23% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Norfolk, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Wards Corner Beauty Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2108800)
(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% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career services On-campus library
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