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Headlines Academy Inc
- 529 Main St
- Rapid City, SD 57701
- OPEID College Code: 02297800
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- General Phone: (605) 348-4247 x0
- Owner: Peggy Larson
- Website: www.headlinesacademy.com

- Type: Private For-Profit, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Differs by Program
- Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 81

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Mission Statement
- As educators of Cosmetology & Massage, we will take every opportunity to continue to educated ourselves to current, scientific and technical developments of our professions, exemplifying the importance of knowledge. We will listen to our students and endeavor to treat each question and situation fairly there by, creating a mutual relationship of respect, trust and teamwork. We will inspire personal and professional development of ethics throught our own pursuit of higher standards of conduct. We will support and sitmulate students need to create and experiment, by nurturing their efforts while instilling a solid base of safe, healthy skills and practices. Through the results of higher standards, our graduates will be able to meet and surpass the expectations of future clients and employers. It is with this in mind, we begin each day at the Academy.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | - | 31 | 31 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | - (-) | 30 (97%) | 30 (97%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | - (-) | 30 (100%) | 30 (100%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 79%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 57% | 55% | 5% | 17% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,844 | $2,016 | $3,830 | $180 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.0% | 4.2% | 5.5% |
| Number in Default | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Number in Repayment | 59 | 47 | 72 |
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Cosmetology
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $8,600 | $8,125 | $7,845 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,101 | $3,711 | $3,318 |
| Other Expenses | $2,751 | $1,850 | $1,167 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,751 | $1,850 | $1,167 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $15,452 | $14,686 | $13,330 |
| Off Campus with Family | $12,351 | $10,975 | $10,012 |
Largest Programs Offered
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology | $9,600 | 2,100 Contact Hours | 13 Months |
| Massage Therapy | $7,400 | 600 Contact Hours | 6 Months |
| Nail Technician | $3,800 | 400 Contact Hours | 3 Months |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | |
|---|---|
| Health and Clinical Professions | |
| Massage Therapy | 24 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | |
| Cosmetology | 27 |
| Nail Technician | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 81 Undergraduate: 81
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2 Female: 79
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2 Female: 79
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 81 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 81 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 10 | 12% |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | 1 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 4% |
| White | 66 | 81% |
| Unknown | 1 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 31 | 38% |
| Ages 20-21 | 14 | 17% |
| Ages 22-24 | 13 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 9 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 7 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1 | 1% |
| Ages 40-49 | 4 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Primarily Instruction | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 3 | 3 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 4 | 2 | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 30%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 66% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | - |
| Female | 67% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 80% |
| Black | 33% |
| Asian | 100% |
| White | 65% |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
