School Highlights
West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty served 80 students (21% of students were full-time).
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Black), 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)
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
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
5 staff
70 staff
Number of Programs Offered
4
16
Student Body
Total Enrollment
80 students
2,473 students
# Full-Time Students
17 students
889 students
# Part-Time Students
63 students
1,584 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
49 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
17 students
961 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
63 students
1,658 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
7%
% Black
36%
16%
% White
28%
60%
% Hawaiian
15%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
8%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
80%
22%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$17,800
$28,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2018)
$11,143
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2018)
$7,982
$5,500
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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