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Beauty College of America
- 1171 Main St
- Forest Park, GA 30297
- OPEID College Code: 02577700
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- General Phone: (404) 361-4098
- Chief Executive Officer / Owner: Joy M Carey
- Website: www.beautycl.com

- Type: Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year
- Calendar System: Continuous
- Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 41

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Mission Statement
- IT IS THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE BEAUTY COLLEGE OF AMERICA TO CONVEY TO IT'S STUDENTS THE ARTISTIC, SCIENTIFIC AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS NECESSARY FOR A CAREER IN THE FIELDS OF COSMETOLOGY, HAIR DESIGN, NAIL CARE AND INSTRUCTORS TRAINING; TO PROVIDE QUALITY INSTRUCTION IN THE EXISTING PRACTICES AND PRINCIPLES OF COSMETOLOGY; AND TO CREATE A NEVER ENDING DESIRE IN THE STUDENT TO SEEK NEW KNOWLEDGE, TECHNIQUES AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE FIELD OF COSMETOLOGY.
OUR OBJECTIVE AT THE BEAUTY COLLEGE OF AMERICA IS TO HELP PREPARE STUDENTS TO TAKE A USEFUL PLACE IN SOCIETY BY ENABLING THEM TO PERFORM WELL IN THEIR CHOSEN FIELD OF STUDY. IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, WE WILL PROVIDE TO THE STUDENTS ALL OF THE NECESSARY TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED TO LEARN THEIR CHOSEN FIELD; PROVIDE EDUCATED, DEDICATED AND QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS TO GUIDE THEM IN THEIR EDUCATION; MAINTAIN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE BEAUTY COLLEGE OF AMERICA AND IT'S STUDENTS AT THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF SOUND ETHICS; AND PROVIDE ALL OF THE ASSISTANCE POSSIBLE TO HELP THEIR FUTURE SUCCESS IN THE FIELD OF COSMETOLOGY.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 98%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | - | 98% | - | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | - | $3,900 | - | - |
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Cosmetology
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $6,875 | $6,120 | $6,120 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $900 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,000 | $8,700 | $8,700 |
| Other Expenses | $3,400 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,450 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $20,275 | $18,920 | $18,920 |
| Off Campus with Family | $10,325 | $9,220 | $9,220 |
Largest Programs Offered
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology | $7,875 | 1,500 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
| Nail Technician | $1,625 | 525 Contact Hours | 4 Months |
| Cosmetology, Barber and Nail Instructor | $3,850 | 750 Contact Hours | 7 Months |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | |
|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | |
| Cosmetology | 29 |
| Cosmetology, Barber and Nail Instructor | 2 |
| Nail Technician | 12 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 41 Undergraduate: 41
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1 Female: 40
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1 Female: 40
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 41 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 41 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 36 | 88% |
| Asian | 3 | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 2% |
| White | 1 | 2% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 2 | 5% |
| Ages 20-21 | 5 | 12% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3 | 7% |
| Ages 25-29 | 12 | 29% |
| Ages 30-34 | 8 | 20% |
| Ages 35-39 | 7 | 17% |
| Ages 40-49 | 4 | 10% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 12 | 10 | 2 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Primarily Instruction | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 2 | 2 | - |
| Other Professionals | 1 | 1 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 2 | 2 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 2 | 2 | - |
- Graduation and Retention Rates
- Percent of Students Graduating: 53%
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
