School Highlights
Career Academy of Beauty serves 194 students (78% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Career Academy of Beauty ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
School Overview
Career Academy of Beauty
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates--Public Special Use
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
294 staff
Student Body
The student population of Career Academy of Beauty has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Career Academy of Beauty diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 24% over five years.
Total Enrollment
194 students
5,744 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
20:1
# Full-Time Students
151 students
813 students
# Part-Time Students
43 students
4,931 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
151 students
813 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
43 students
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
16%
13%
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
46%
46%
% White
2%
5%
% Hawaiian
31%
24%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.7674%
0.4179%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4884%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,100
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
60%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,333
$10,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,893
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Career Academy of Beauty's ranking?
Career Academy of Beauty ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
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