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International College of Cosmetology

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Students retention rate 72%
On-time graduation rate 7%

Located in Oakland, California, International College 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 International College 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.

International College 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, International College of Cosmetology emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at International College of Cosmetology is reported to be 7%, 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%.

The retention rate of students at International College of Cosmetology is 72% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at International College of Cosmetology do not continue their studies after the first year.


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

Tuition & Fees

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

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

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 International College of Cosmetology was $5,369. 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

International College of Cosmetology net price calculator

$5,369

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 International College 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 $5,369 $1,272 (31%) $4,071 $3,713
2021 $4,097 $1,275 (45%) $3,296 $5,279
2020 $2,822 $526 (23%) $2,136 $2,628
2019 $2,296 $1,414 (160%) $1,996 $2,767 $1,944
2018 $882 $9,443 (91%) $882
2017 $10,325 $2,822 (21%) $9,247 $10,490
2016 $13,147 --

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by International College of Cosmetology during 2022 academic year.

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

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 31 of freshman students at International College of Cosmetology received on average $1,920 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.

$1,920
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 12 6% $4,781 $57,369
Other Federal Grant 12 6% $5,136 $61,637
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 47 25% $1,017 $47,792
Total Grant & Scholarships 57 31% $1,920 $109,429

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 International College of Cosmetology sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 110

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 85 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 16 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 8 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 219 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 16 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 171 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

78.1%

Dropout Rate

Out of 219 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 26 students dropped out of the school.

11.9%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 22 students are still enrolled in the school.

10.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at International College of Cosmetology is greatly skewed towards women students, with 93.7% of undergraduate students being women and 6.3% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 237, with 222 women and 15 men.

  • men 6.3% 15 students
  • women 93.7% 222 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 21% 49 students
  • 30-34 16% 38 students
  • 22-24 14% 32 students
  • 40-49 14% 32 students
  • 35-39 13% 31 students
  • 20-21 11% 26 students
  • 18-19 7% 16 students
  • 50-64 4% 10 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

International College of Cosmetology provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

International College 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