West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty (Closed 2024)

3200 South Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008

School Highlights

West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty served 88 students (40% of students were full-time).
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which was more than the state average of 40%.

School Overview

West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
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
224 staff

Student Body

Total Enrollment
88 students
3,006 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
19:1
# Full-Time Students
35 students
904 students
# Part-Time Students
53 students
2,102 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
219 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
35 students
965 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
53 students
2,448 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
188 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
47%
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
17%
16%
% White
7%
60%
% Hawaiian
27%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
6%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
80%
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
20%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$17,800
$30,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,143
$11,698
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,982
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Michigan public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,506 per year for in-state students and $7,381 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $8,280 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Michigan is 71%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Michigan community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Michigan is MIAT College of Technology. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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