School Highlights
West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty serves 88 students (40% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 86%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Minority enrollment: 93%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Completion Rates
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)
Associates Colleges
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
The student population of West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty has declined by 30% over five years.
The West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty diversity score of 0.67 is more than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has grown by 67% over five years.
Total Enrollment
88 students
2,074 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
# Full-Time Students
35 students
726 students
# Part-Time Students
53 students
1,348 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
35 students
737 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
53 students
1,287 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
178 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
% Asian
47%
14%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
17%
6%
% White
7%
14%
% Hawaiian
27%
56%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.64
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.8%
0.2325%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2287%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$17,800
$30,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,143
$11,475
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,982
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
98%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty's ranking?
West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty ranks among the top 20% of community college in Michigan for: Diversity in US community colleges and Highest completion rates.
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