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Career Academy of Beauty

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 21 to 1
Students retention rate 83%
On-time graduation rate 77%

Located in Garden Grove, California, Career Academy of Beauty is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Career Academy of Beauty is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Career Academy of Beauty is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Career Academy of Beauty boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 67%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences
The most popular programs at Career Academy of Beauty are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor, Barbering/Barber, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Barbering/Barber

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other

Program Length 12 months
Tuition and Fees $21,287
Books and Supplies $3,830
Total Cost $25,117

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 52 of freshman students at Career Academy of Beauty received on average $5,188 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,188
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 26 52% $4,535 $117,897
Other Federal Grant 26 52% $5,188 $134,897
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 26 52% $5,188 $134,897

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Career Academy of Beauty students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Career Academy of Beauty students is 76.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 76.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 100.0%.

76.7%

  • white 81.8% 18 students
  • hispanic 66.7% 12 students

Service Offerings

Career Academy of Beauty provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Career Academy of Beauty offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational