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Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 29%
On-time graduation rate 15%

Located in Kennewick, Washington, Victoria's Academy 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 Victoria's Academy 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.

Victoria's Academy 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 12-to-1, Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology is reported to be 15%, 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, Washington state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 41% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology is 29% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Washington is 74%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology do not continue their studies after the 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 Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, Barbering/Barber, Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. 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

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Barbering/Barber

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

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 Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology was $19,108. 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

Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology net price calculator

$19,108

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

Washington's average $9,196
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Victoria's Academy 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 $19,108 $3,614 (23%) $17,013 $19,211 $22,508
2021 $15,494 $2,954 (16%) $17,667 $20,854
2020 $18,448 $2,731 (17%) $20,814 $20,809
2019 $15,717 $3,042 (24%) $16,520 $17,709 $15,917
2018 $12,675 $2,166 (21%) $10,534 $12,778 $11,432 $14,696
2017 $10,509 $716 (6%) $12,401 $11,754 $15,767
2016 $11,225 $1,575 (16%) $11,295 $10,286 $16,016
2015 $9,650 $27 $9,265 $13,318 $13,858
2014 $9,623 -- $9,801 $8,830

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Victoria's Academy 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, 69 of freshman students at Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology received on average $6,400 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.

$6,400
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 61 69% $6,400 $390,400
Other Federal Grant 61 69% $6,400 $390,400
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 61 69% $6,400 $390,400

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 76% of freshman students at Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology received $7,000 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,000
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 67 76% $7,000 $469,000
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 67 76% $7,000 $469,000

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 Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 41

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 15 students

Master Aesthetician/Esthetician

Undergraduate Certificate 13 students

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 14

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 14 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 54 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 8 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 46 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

85.2%

Dropout Rate

Out of 54 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students dropped out of the school.

1.9%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 7 students are still enrolled in the school.

13.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology is greatly skewed towards women students, with 79.7% of undergraduate students being women and 20.3% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 59, with 47 women and 12 men.

  • men 20.3% 12 students
  • women 79.7% 47 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 20-21 28% 16 students
  • 25-29 17% 10 students
  • 22-24 14% 8 students
  • 30-34 12% 7 students
  • 35-39 10% 6 students
  • 18-19 9% 5 students
  • 40-49 3% 2 students
  • 50-64 3% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Victoria's Academy 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

Victoria's Academy 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