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5117 Dorchester Rd
Charleston, SC 29418-5607
p. 843-552-3241
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Charleston, SC 29418-5607
p. 843-552-3241
w. www.realpages.com/academy
Academy of Cosmetology
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Information Summary
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
Insufficient Data |
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| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
N/A |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
58% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
148 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Charleston, SC 29418-5607
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,707 (21,707 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 8,796 (2.46 people per house) |
| Families | 5,595 (3.05 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 8,912 |
| Pop. — Asian | 773 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 71 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 186 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 11,864 |
| Pop. — Other | 426 |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | At least 1, but less than 2 academic yrs |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Continuous |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Academy of Cosmetology use for admissions?
| Open Admissions |  |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Academy of Cosmetology accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Academy of Cosmetology Ranks 4446th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $1,980 | 104 |  69% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,552 | 19 |  13% |
| Any financial aid type | 109 |  72% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Academy of Cosmetology?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | N/A | 90 | 90 |
Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | 2 | 2 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 2 | 2 |
White Non-Hispanic | 4 | 48 | 52 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 5 | 143 | 148 |
Most Popular Programs
Academy of Cosmetology has over 4 programs available.
| Program Name | Contact Hours | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | 1500 | $9,185 | $330 |
| 2 | Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | 700 | $2,450 | $150 |
| 3 | Electrolysis/Electrology and Electrolysis Technician | 600 | $5,300 | $350 |
| 4 | Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | 600 | $3,310 | $390 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Academy of Cosmetology.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 38 | 40 | |
| N/A | 28 | 28 | |
| N/A | 7 | 7 | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | 1 | 3 | 24 | 28 | ||||
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other | 1 | 5 | 1 | 7 | ||||
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | 1 | 27 | 12 | 40 | ||||
| Make-Up Artist/Specialist | ||||||||
| Total | 3 | 35 | 37 | 75 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 2 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | N/A |
| Total Benefits | N/A |
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