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Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 25 to 1
Students retention rate 100%
On-time graduation rate 10%

Located in San Fernando, California, Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology is reported to be 10%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 69%.

Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology boasts an impressive student retention rate of 100% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology are Barbering/Barber, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Barbering/Barber

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology was $14,256. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology net price calculator

$14,256

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average $10,382
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $14,256 $4,106 (40%) $14,256
2021 $10,150 $345 (3%) $12,203
2020 $10,495 $1,123 (12%) $10,895 $8,891 $11,304
2019 $9,372 $1,821 (16%) $8,443 $12,573 $14,746
2018 $11,193 $69 $11,193
2017 $11,262 $1,491 (12%) $10,444 $10,888 $14,461
2016 $12,753 $2,167 (20%) $12,292 $12,465 $15,717
2015 $10,586 $1,277 (11%) $10,765 $12,920 $16,243
2014 $11,863 -- $11,633 $12,783

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 29 of freshman students at Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology received on average $6,182 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,182
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 5 29% $5,942 $29,710
Other Federal Grant 5 29% $6,182 $30,910
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 5 29% $6,182 $30,910

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 24% of freshman students at Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology received $3,042 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,042
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 4 24% $3,042 $12,169
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 4 24% $3,042 $12,169

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 8

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 21 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 11 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

52.4%

Dropout Rate

Out of 21 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 10 students dropped out of the school.

47.6%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Moderate

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology is greatly skewed towards women students, with 77.1% of undergraduate students being women and 22.9% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 35, with 27 women and 8 men.

  • men 22.9% 8 students
  • women 77.1% 27 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 20% 7 students
  • 22-24 17% 6 students
  • 20-21 14% 5 students
  • 30-34 14% 5 students
  • 25-29 11% 4 students
  • 35-39 9% 3 students
  • 40-49 9% 3 students
  • 50-64 3% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational