Georgia Institute of Cosmetology: Review & Facts

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Georgia Institute of Cosmetology is a private for-profit school with 300 students enrolled. This institution is one of the 3 colleges located in Athens, Georgia.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate is offered at Georgia Institute of Cosmetology.

Majors
Offered
1
Georgia Institute of Cosmetology deploys a continuous curriculum calendar system and offers one major - General Cosmetology. Read the details about Curriculum offered at this college and see the program Rating.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Georgia Institute of Cosmetology student retention rate is fair at 76% (well above Georgia average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
76%
Good
The graduation rate at GIC is very good - 81%. Around 8% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Georgia Institute of Cosmetology is reasonably decent, 20:1.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
No
The undergraduate application fee at Georgia Institute of Cosmetology is $100.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to GIC and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (706) 549-6400 or check Georgia Institute of Cosmetology Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
This school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Presently there is no on-campus housing at Georgia Institute of Cosmetology.

Based on the college crime numbers, GIC seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Georgia Institute of Cosmetology Location and Address

Postal Address:
Georgia Institute of Cosmetology
3529 Atlanta Hwy
Athens, Georgia
30606-3152, USA
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