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Tucson College of Beauty

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 74%
On-time graduation rate 6%

Located in Tucson, Arizona, Tucson College of Beauty is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Tucson College of Beauty 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.

Tucson College of Beauty 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 Tucson College of Beauty is reported to be 6%, 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, Arizona state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 69%.

The student retention rate of 74% at Tucson College of Beauty suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • 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 Tucson College of Beauty are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

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 Tucson College of Beauty was $17,786. 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

Tucson College of Beauty net price calculator

$17,786

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

Arizona's average $14,790
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Tucson College of Beauty 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 $17,786 $3,787 (27%) $17,614 $16,951 $20,665
2021 $13,999 $886 (7%) $13,759 $16,253 $17,286 $17,286
2020 $13,113 $892 (7%) $12,527 $13,653 $13,945 $15,483 $15,483
2019 $12,221 $2,928 (19%) $11,030 $13,547 $14,809 $14,983 $14,983
2018 $15,149 $361 (2%) $15,070 $18,987
2017 $15,510 $1,370 (10%) $15,141 $13,117 $18,738 $18,738
2016 $14,140 $2,270 (19%) $14,665 $16,345 $13,435
2015 $11,870 $1,891 (19%) $13,478 $13,165 $16,030
2014 $9,979 -- $9,907 $9,359 $12,409

How does Tucson College of Beauty's $17,786 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Arizona colleges, that number is $14,790. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Pure Aesthetics Natural Skincare School logo Pure Aesthetics Natural Skincare School
Tucson AZ
Private $11,566 35% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Tucson College of Beauty 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, 45 of freshman students at Tucson College of Beauty received on average $4,413 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.

$4,413
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 30 45% $4,413 $132,394
Other Federal Grant 30 45% $4,413 $132,394
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 30 45% $4,413 $132,394

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 48% of freshman students at Tucson College of Beauty received $6,214 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,214
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 32 48% $6,214 $198,838
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 32 48% $6,214 $198,838

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.

$6,269
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Tucson College of Beauty sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 89

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 51 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 18 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 15 students

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 53 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 3 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 42 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

79.2%

Dropout Rate

Out of 53 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 11 students dropped out of the school.

20.8%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Tucson College of Beauty is greatly skewed towards women students, with 97.1% of undergraduate students being women and 2.9% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 139, with 135 women and 4 men.

  • men 2.9% 4 students
  • women 97.1% 135 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 22-24 32% 44 students
  • 18-19 16% 22 students
  • 20-21 16% 22 students
  • 25-29 14% 19 students
  • 30-34 12% 17 students
  • 40-49 6% 8 students
  • 35-39 3% 4 students
  • 50-64 1% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Tucson College of Beauty provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Tucson College of Beauty 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

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)