Western Beauty Institute
- 8700 Van Nuys Blvd
- Panorama City, CA 91402
- OPEID College Code: 00722900
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- General Phone: (818) 894-9550
- President Owner: Christina Diaz
- Type: Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year
- Calendar System: Continuous
- Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 780
Western Beauty Institute - Details
Western Beauty Institute Campus Map
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Website
- wbi.edu
- Mission Statement
- At WESTERN BEAUTY INSTITUTE, our primary objective is to offer training that prepares each student in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the Board of Barbering/Cosmetology Exams. In the process, our secondary objective is to maximize the development and personal growth of each student as a total person, to help each student discover his/her potential, and ultimately function as a cosmetology entrepreneur and/or future teacher. Our prime vocational objective is to train and produce graduates with sufficient knowledge to seek and find employment. Every student should thus be able to function effectively in one of the many specialty areas such as: Hair Stylist, Barber, Hair Colorist, Manicurist, Make-up Artist,Beauty Salon or Barber Salon Operator. Normal progression should move him or her to positions such as Beauty Salon Manager, Beauty Salon or Barber Salon Owner, Cosmetology or Barber Instructor, Supervisor, Director or School Owner.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $75.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 89%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 68% | 87% | - | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,228 | $2,893 | - | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.2% | - | - |
| Number in Default | 8 | - | - |
| Number in Repayment | 97 | - | - |
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Cosmetology
| 2008-09 | 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $14,315 | $13,275 | $10,875 |
| Books and Supplies | $980 | $980 | $950 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,896 | $7,224 | $6,944 |
| Other Expenses | $3,010 | $2,814 | $2,744 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,122 | $3,024 | $2,940 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $26,201 | $24,293 | $21,513 |
| Off Campus with Family | $18,417 | $17,279 | $14,765 |
Largest Programs Offered
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology | $15,295 | 1,600 Contact Hours | 13 Months |
| Barber | $11,125 | 1,500 Contact Hours | 15 Months |
| Aesthetician | $7,225 | 600 Contact Hours | 6 Months |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | |
|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | |
| Aesthetician Degree | 45 |
| Barber Degree | 8 |
| Cosmetology Degree | 317 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 780 Undergraduate: 780
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 32 Female: 748
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 32 Female: 748
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 780 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 780 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 1 | 0.1% |
| Black | 62 | 8% |
| Asian | 14 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 554 | 71% |
| White | 146 | 19% |
| Unknown | 3 | 0.4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 8 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 149 | 19% |
| Ages 20-21 | 106 | 14% |
| Ages 22-24 | 115 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 118 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 92 | 12% |
| Ages 35-39 | 74 | 9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 93 | 12% |
| Ages 50-65 | 25 | 3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 57 | 50 | 7 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 35 | 28 | 7 |
| Primarily Instruction | 32 | 25 | 7 |
| Primarily Public Service | 3 | 3 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 5 | 5 | - |
| Other Professionals | 6 | 6 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 11 | 11 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 8 | 8 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 3 | 3 | - |
- Graduation and Retention Rates
- Percent of Students Graduating: 68%
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 68%
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 12 | 14 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
