Quincy Beauty Academy has been in continuous operation since 1945, training students in the skills of cosmetology. It became a Division of Gem City College on January 1, 1975.
School Highlights
Gem City College serves 26 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 52%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 26 students
Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
Minority enrollment: 4%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 75% over five years.
Gem City College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
The student population of Gem City College has declined by 49% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five years.
The Gem City College diversity score of 0.08 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
26 students
3,107 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
26 students
1,099 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,008 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
136 students
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
27%
% Black
4%
13%
% White
96%
48%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.68
College Completion Rate
62%
33%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$19,700
$32,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
60%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,833
$7,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$3,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite
n/a
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Your training at Quincy Beauty Academy is merely the beginning to a
whole lifetime of learning. This basic training can be expanded
upon to allow you to have many different careers - all in the
cosmetology profession. Excellence - it's a well-known tradition at
Gem City College School of Horology. Recommendations by master
jewelers across the country attest to Gem City's reputation as one
of the best training centers available for learning the fine art of
watchmaking, clock repair, engraving and jewelry design and repair.
We offer training that can give you immediate recognition as a
qualified craftsman with skills that are in great demand! Each
lesson in the GCC home study program is made up on text material, a
self-check test and a practical job assignment. When students have
completed a job assignment, they return it to the school for
correction, evaluation, and comments by the instructor. Thus, the
instructor can spot both strengths and areas in which more work is
needed while the student progresses through the training.
Instructors will suggest ways for the students to overcome
difficulties and answer any questions about the work. Students
receive careful, personal attention from their instructor. The
instructors engaged in the GCC Home Study Program are experts in
their fields. The classroom teaching experience makes them well
acquainted with the types of problems commonly encountered by
beginning students. Also they have had experience working in their
own jewelry and watch repair businesses, so they know the practical
problems which face professional jewelers. Specially constructed
carousel stations provided attractive working space for the
advanced students. Those in the beginning stages of study have
access to the facilities. Instruction is implemented by
audio-visual aids, and new techniques allow an up-to-date
curriculum.
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Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 26 students
Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
Minority enrollment: 4%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Illinois public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $8,158 per year for in-state students and $10,899 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,031 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
