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Academy Di Capelli-School of Cosmetology

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 7 to 1
Students retention rate 51%
On-time graduation rate 18%

Located in Wallingford, Connecticut, Academy Di Capelli-School of Cosmetology is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Academy Di Capelli-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.

Academy Di Capelli-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 7-to-1, Academy Di Capelli-School of Cosmetology emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Academy Di Capelli-School of Cosmetology is reported to be 18%, 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, Connecticut state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 64% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at Academy Di Capelli-School of Cosmetology is 51% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Connecticut is 77%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Academy Di Capelli-School 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 Academy Di Capelli-School of Cosmetology are Barbering/Barber, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. 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

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 Academy Di Capelli-School of Cosmetology was $13,040. 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

Academy Di Capelli-School of Cosmetology net price calculator

$13,040

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

Connecticut's average $13,638
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Academy Di Capelli-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 $13,040 $408 (3%) $12,719 $12,989 $13,362 $15,562 $15,879
2021 $12,632 $568 (5%) $14,001 $15,924 $16,552 $17,650 $17,650
2020 $12,064 $2,995 (20%) $13,326 $15,084 $15,819 $16,353 $16,353
2019 $15,059 $4,466 (42%) $14,244 $14,961 $15,994 $17,867 $17,867
2018 $10,593 $1,850 (15%) $10,590 $10,890 $12,325 $14,390 $14,589
2017 $12,443 $984 (9%) $10,204 $12,535 $14,858 $15,704 $15,704
2016 $11,459 $209 (2%) $8,593 $12,416 $13,782 $14,133 $15,998
2015 $11,250 $149 (1%) $9,058 $12,300 $13,635 $15,818 $16,003
2014 $11,101 -- $8,873 $12,599 $14,111 $14,658 $16,444

How does Academy Di Capelli-School of Cosmetology's $13,040 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Connecticut colleges, that number is $13,638. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
International Institute of Cosmetology logo International Institute of Cosmetology
Wethersfield CT
Private $16,434 26% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Academy Di Capelli-School of Cosmetology during 2022 academic year.

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

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Academy Di Capelli-School of Cosmetology received on average $2,702 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.

$2,702
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 85 92% $2,630 $223,518
Other Federal Grant 85 92% $2,630 $223,518
State Grant/Scholarships 85 92% $113 $9,564
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 2 2% $1,000 $2,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 87 95% $2,702 $235,082

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 92% of freshman students at Academy Di Capelli-School of Cosmetology received $111 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$111
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 85 92% $111 $9,457
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 85 92% $111 $9,457

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.

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Academy Di Capelli-School of Cosmetology sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 123

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 71 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 32 students

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 20 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 195 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 35 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 160 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

82.0%

Dropout Rate

Out of 195 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 31 students dropped out of the school.

15.9%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 4 students are still enrolled in the school.

2.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Academy Di Capelli-School of Cosmetology is greatly skewed towards women students, with 86.6% of undergraduate students being women and 13.4% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 157, with 136 women and 21 men.

  • men 13.4% 21 students
  • women 86.6% 136 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 31% 49 students
  • 20-21 20% 31 students
  • 22-24 12% 19 students
  • 30-34 11% 18 students
  • 35-39 10% 15 students
  • 40-49 7% 11 students
  • 18-19 6% 9 students
  • 50-64 3% 4 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Academy Di Capelli-School of Cosmetology provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Academy Di Capelli-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

  • Recognized student veteran organization