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Glitz School of Cosmetology

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 80%
On-time graduation rate 4%

Located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, Glitz School of 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 Glitz School of 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.

Glitz School of 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 Glitz School of Cosmetology is reported to be 4%, 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, New Mexico state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 36% whereas the national average was 69%.

Glitz School of Cosmetology boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 58% and 76%, respectively.


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

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Glitz School of Cosmetology are Barbering/Barber, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Technical Teacher Education. 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

Technical Teacher Education

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 Glitz School of Cosmetology was $9,805. 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

Glitz School of Cosmetology net price calculator

$9,805

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

New Mexico's average $10,477
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Glitz School of 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 $9,805 $2,042 (17%) $10,700 $11,000 $11,875
2021 $11,847 $672 (6%) $13,746 $12,415 $13,643 $16,988
2020 $11,175 $3,108 (39%) $11,522 $11,881 $14,995 $15,718 $15,718
2019 $8,067 -- $9,860

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Glitz School of 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, 82 of freshman students at Glitz School of Cosmetology received on average $4,285 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.

$4,285
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 119 82% $4,285 $509,865
Other Federal Grant 119 82% $4,285 $509,865
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 119 82% $4,285 $509,865

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 73% of freshman students at Glitz School of Cosmetology received $6,701 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,701
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 107 73% $6,701 $717,018
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 107 73% $6,701 $717,018

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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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$8,172
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Glitz School of Cosmetology sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 121

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 45 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 37 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 20 students

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 19 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 138 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 6 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 88 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

63.8%

Dropout Rate

Out of 138 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 50 students dropped out of the school.

36.2%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Glitz School of Cosmetology is greatly skewed towards women students, with 89.0% of undergraduate students being women and 11.0% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 181, with 161 women and 20 men.

  • men 11.0% 20 students
  • women 89.0% 161 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 24% 44 students
  • 20-21 24% 43 students
  • 18-19 18% 32 students
  • 22-24 12% 22 students
  • 30-34 12% 22 students
  • 35-39 4% 8 students
  • 40-49 4% 7 students
  • 50-64 1% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Glitz School of Cosmetology provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes