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Winonah's International School 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 100%
On-time graduation rate 7%

Located in Hoover, Alabama, Winonah's International 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 Winonah's International 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.

Winonah's International 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Winonah's International School of Cosmetology emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Winonah's International School 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, Alabama state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 69%.

Winonah's International School of 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 73% 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 Winonah's International School of Cosmetology are Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other. 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, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other

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 Winonah's International School of Cosmetology was $12,475. 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

Winonah's International School of Cosmetology net price calculator

$12,475

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

Alabama's average $15,805
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Winonah's International 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 $12,475 $1,331 (12%) $12,986 $11,655 $10,628
2021 $11,144 $1,047 (10%) $10,995 $10,443 $14,259
2020 $10,097 $3,855 (28%) $10,202 $12,030 $15,078 $15,078
2019 $13,952 -- $14,088

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Winonah's International School 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, 44 of freshman students at Winonah's International School of Cosmetology received on average $4,340 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.

$4,340
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 34 44% $4,340 $147,559
Other Federal Grant 34 44% $4,340 $147,559
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 34 44% $4,340 $147,559

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 40% of freshman students at Winonah's International School of Cosmetology received $5,882 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,882
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 31 40% $5,882 $182,355
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 31 40% $5,882 $182,355

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.

$6,792
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Winonah's International School of Cosmetology sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 57

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 35 students

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

Undergraduate Certificate 12 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 8 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 42 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 3 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 27 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

64.3%

Dropout Rate

Out of 42 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 15 students dropped out of the school.

35.7%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Winonah's International School of Cosmetology is greatly skewed towards women students, with 97.5% of undergraduate students being women and 2.5% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 118, with 115 women and 3 men.

  • men 2.5% 3 students
  • women 97.5% 115 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 25% 30 students
  • 30-34 17% 20 students
  • 22-24 15% 18 students
  • 18-19 14% 16 students
  • 35-39 12% 14 students
  • 40-49 9% 11 students
  • 20-21 6% 7 students
  • 50-64 1% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Educational Offerings

Winonah's International 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

Veteran Services

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