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West Michigan College Of Barbering And Beauty

Overview of West Michigan College Of Barbering And Beauty

West Michigan College Of Barbering And Beauty is found in Kalamazoo, MI. Kalamazoo is a small city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at West Michigan College Of Barbering And Beauty.

Areas of Study

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

West Michigan College Of Barbering And Beauty Selectivity

West Michigan College Of Barbering And Beauty accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

Students numbered 111 in 2007 at West Michigan College Of Barbering And Beauty. The school has a large minority student population.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"WEST MICHIGAN COLLEGE OF BARBERING AND BEAUTY SEEK TO PROVIDE THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY WITH HAIR DESIGNERS (COSMETOLOGY,BARBERING, TEACHERS, NAIL TECHNICIANS) WHO ARE RESPECTED BY THEIR EMPLOYERS AND THEIR PROFESSION. 1. PROMOTE COSMETOLOHY(COSMETOLOGY, BARBERING, TEACHING, NAIL TECHNICIAN) AS A PROUD AND PROSPEROUS PROFESSION. 2. PROVIDE REALISTIC EXPOSURE TO THE ROLE OF HAIR DESIGNER (COSMETOLOGH, TEACHERS, NAIL TECHNICIAN, BARBERING). 3. COUNSEL AND ENCOURAGE STUDENTS IN A MEANINGFUL WAY. 4. ACQUAINT STUDENTS WITH CURRENT TECHNICAL AND CREATIVE INFORMATION AVAILABLE. 5. FULFILL ALL STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY REQUIREMENTS. 6. PREPARE STUDENTS FOR STATE BOARD EXAMS. 7. PREPARE EACH STUDENT TO SEEK GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting West Michigan College Of Barbering And Beauty

West Michigan College Of Barbering And Beauty
3200 South Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
General Phone: (269) 381-4424

West Michigan College Of Barbering And Beauty Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Beauty And Cosmetology27barber, cosmetology

Number of programs and degrees for West Michigan College Of Barbering And Beauty in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years151
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years111
Award of less than 1 academic year11

Student Body

In 2007, West Michigan College Of Barbering And Beauty had a total enrollment of 111 students (69 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White28%
Black64%
Hispanic4%
Asian3%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1823%
18-1915%
20-219%
22-245%
25-2915%
30-3417%
35-397%
40-494%
50-641%

West Michigan College Of Barbering And Beauty Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time83 %
Part-Time67 %

West Michigan College Of Barbering And Beauty Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

West Michigan College Of Barbering And Beauty Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
West Michigan College Of Barbering And Beauty participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2491000)

West Michigan College Of Barbering And Beauty Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

West Michigan College Of Barbering And Beauty Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets West Michigan College Of Barbering And Beauty Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%West Michigan College Of Barbering And Beauty % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
Male % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%West Michigan College Of Barbering And Beauty Male % of student body
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%West Michigan College Of Barbering And Beauty Minority % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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