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Bennett Career Institute
- 700 Monroe Street N.E.
- Washington, DC 20017
- OPEID College Code: 03409600
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- General Phone: (202) 526-1400
- Ceo: Chet A. Bennett
- Website: www.bennettcareerinstitute.org

- Type: Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year
- Calendar System: Continuous
- Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 168

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Mission Statement
- The mission of Bennett Career Institute, Inc. (BCI) is to develop fully qualified cosmetologist, barbers, instructors, managers, manicurist, electrologist, and ethesticians. BCI will sucessfully guide and direct its students through the various phases of the chosen curriclum so that they will be fully prepared to pass the District of Columbia State Board Examination ans become professionals in the industry.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- 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%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 28% | 83% | 9% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,625 | $2,025 | $4,000 | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 18.1% | 17.5% | 14.2% |
| Number in Default | 14 | 7 | 1 |
| Number in Repayment | 77 | 40 | 22 |
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Cosmetology
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $9,550 | $9,550 | $9,550 |
| Books and Supplies | $450 | $450 | $450 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $13,196 | $13,196 | $13,196 |
| Other Expenses | $5,212 | $5,212 | $5,212 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,758 | $3,758 | $3,758 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $28,408 | $28,408 | $28,408 |
| Off Campus with Family | $13,758 | $13,758 | $13,758 |
Largest Programs Offered
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology | $10,000 | 1,500 Contact Hours | 14 Months |
| Barbering | $8,000 | 1,500 Contact Hours | 14 Months |
| Cosmetology, Barber and Nail Instructor | $4,800 | 1,000 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
| Salon Management | $3,000 | 600 Contact Hours | 6 Months |
| Nail Technician | $2,750 | 500 Contact Hours | 6 Months |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | |
|---|---|
| Education | |
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | 1 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | |
| Barbering | 11 |
| Cosmetology | 24 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services, Other | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 168 Undergraduate: 168
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 42 Female: 126
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 42 Female: 126
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 80 Part-Time: 88
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 80 Part-Time: 88
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 165 | 98% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 3 | 2% |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 44 | 26% |
| Ages 20-21 | 23 | 14% |
| Ages 22-24 | 17 | 10% |
| Ages 25-29 | 22 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 23 | 14% |
| Ages 35-39 | 14 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 13 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 2 | 1% |
| Age Uknown | 10 | 6% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 17 | 13 | 4 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Primarily Instruction | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 5 | 5 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- Graduation and Retention Rates
- Percent of Students Graduating: 52%
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 56%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 58%
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
