SUNSTATE ACADEMY
- 2525 Drew St
- Clearwater, FL 33765
- OPEID College Code: 02524000
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- General Phone: (727) 538-3827
- Director of Education: Tom Timothy
- Type: Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year
- Calendar System: Continuous
- Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 256
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About
Sunstate Academy has been providing an education in beauty for over 35 years. The school operates two campuses in Clearwater and Fort Meyers, Florida. The school employs instructors who have salon experience and Redken training. The school was founded in 1975 with the purpose of offering a quality education and the skills necessary for its students to succeed.
Academics
Sunstate Academy offers various programs for interested students. The programs are of various lengths and cover either specific or general fields of study. The goal of each program is to provide the student with the information and skills necessary to immediately begin work after completion of the program.
Some programs offered:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Enrollment at Sunstate Academy requires students to have a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and an interview with an admissions officer. Some programs may have additional enrollment requirements. Students will meet with a financial aid officer to determine eligibility and plan for the cost and payment of their education.
- Student Services
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Website
- www.sunstate.edu
- Mission Statement
- Sunstate Academy's mission is to instill in every student, through quality education and motivation, to believe in themselves and their ability to suceed. Students set goals and objectives within their reach and with the technical knowledge and skills, they become successful in their chosen fields.
- Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $15.00
- 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: 83%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 71% | 63% | - | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,424 | $2,486 | - | - |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 20.5% | 11.8% | 9.5% |
| Number in Default | 21 | 9 | 9 |
| Number in Repayment | 102 | 76 | 94 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $13,265 | $13,265 | $11,550 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $1,437 | $1,212 | $1,212 |
| Other Expenses | $662 | $488 | $488 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $668 | $605 | $605 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $16,364 | $15,965 | $14,150 |
| Off Campus with Family | $14,933 | $14,870 | $13,055 |
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology | $14,265 | 1,200 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
| Cosmetology, Barber and Nail Instructor | $17,740 | 1,500 Contact Hours | 15 Months |
| Massage Therapy | $7,915 | 600 Contact Hours | 5 Months |
| Nail Technician | $2,935 | 240 Contact Hours | 2 Months |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 256 Undergraduate: 256
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 49 Female: 207
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 49 Female: 207
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 256 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 256 Part-Time: 0
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 2 | 0.8% |
| Black | 49 | 19% |
| Asian | 3 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 14% |
| White | 164 | 64% |
| Unknown | 3 | 1% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 2 | 0.8% |
| Ages 18-19 | 27 | 11% |
| Ages 20-21 | 67 | 26% |
| Ages 22-24 | 38 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 60 | 23% |
| Ages 30-34 | 24 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 19 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 15 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 4 | 2% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 26 | 23 | 3 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 12 | 12 | - |
| Primarily Instruction | 12 | 12 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 11 | 11 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 3 | - | 3 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 3 | - | 3 |
- Graduation and Retention Rates
- Percent of Students Graduating: 57%
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 54%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
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