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)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

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