Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology

Overview

Located in Boise, Idaho, Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit career and technical school. Its campus is in a large suburban area. Fall 2024 enrollment was 254 students. It is part of GFH Inc..

Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology offers certificates across 3 programs. Its largest programs by number of graduates are Cosmetology, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, and Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist. It awarded 229 degrees and certificates in 2024-25.

The school has an open admission policy. 90% of full-time first-year students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

Mission

At Oliver Finley Academy we offer an exceptional education in all aspects of Cosmetology, Nail Technology, Esthetics and Instructor Trainee. Our goal is to empower our students to become creative, well-trained professionals. We emphasize strong fundamental skills, professionalism, character building, and quality work-ethics. Our mission is to offer our students the very highest quality education, preparing them for gainful employment in the Cosmetology profession. We strive to instill in our student's pride of accomplishment, depth in their vision, and a genuine appreciation for the many disciplines of Cosmetology.

Key figures

Delivery modes

Program levels

Programs and majors offered 3

Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.

Admissions

Admission policy

Open admission

Outcomes

Retention is for students who started in fall 2023 and returned in fall 2024.

First-year retention, full-time students

90%

First-year retention, part-time students

100%

Student-to-faculty ratio

20:1

Degrees and certificates awarded

Awards conferred between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.

Certificates under 1 year

130

Certificates of 1 to 2 years

99

Enrollment

Students, fall 2024

254

Undergraduates, fall 2024

254

Full-time, fall 2024

89%

Students over the full 2024-25 year

425

Full-time, 2024-25

90%

Size category

Under 1,000 students

Student body

Share of all students enrolled during 2024-25. Small groups can round to zero and are not listed.

Women

98%

Men

2%

White

79%

Hispanic or Latino

7%

Black or African American

1%

Two or more races

11%

Online and flexible learning

Distance education in 2024-25.

Students studying fully online

0%

Students taking some online courses

0%

Campus and services

Setting

Large suburb

Academic calendar

Differs by program

Part of

GFH Inc.

Owner

Kurt Foote

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