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Advanced College of Cosmetology

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 5 to 1
Students retention rate 100%
On-time graduation rate 37%

Located in Waupun, Wisconsin, Advanced College of Cosmetology is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Advanced 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.

Advanced 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 5-to-1, Advanced College of Cosmetology emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Advanced College of Cosmetology is reported to be 37%, 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, Wisconsin state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 53% whereas the national average was 69%.

Advanced College 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 74% 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

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 Advanced College of Cosmetology was $13,446. 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

Advanced College of Cosmetology net price calculator

$13,446

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

Wisconsin's average $12,926
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Advanced 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 $13,446 $451 (3%) $12,038 $10,485 $16,179 $16,830 $16,830
2021 $12,995 $1,487 (13%) $12,654 $12,167 $16,695 $17,375
2020 $11,508 $354 (3%) $9,805 $10,123 $13,860 $15,699
2019 $11,862 $372 (3%) $11,862
2018 $12,234 $2,060 (20%) $12,234
2017 $10,174 $1,259 (14%) $10,174 $10,211 $14,336 $11,111
2016 $8,915 $683 (7%) $8,662 $10,728 $12,769 $13,979
2015 $9,598 $2,099 (28%) $8,517 $10,924 $12,684 $13,562
2014 $7,499 -- $6,066 $8,096 $11,616

Tuition Plans

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

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

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 42 of freshman students at Advanced College of Cosmetology received on average $4,494 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.

$4,494
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 13 42% $4,494 $58,423
Other Federal Grant 13 42% $4,494 $58,423
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 13 42% $4,494 $58,423

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 68% of freshman students at Advanced College of Cosmetology received $8,958 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,958
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 21 68% $8,958 $188,109
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 21 68% $8,958 $188,109

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 Advanced College of Cosmetology sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 16

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 16 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 19 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 7 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 16 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

84.2%

Dropout Rate

Out of 19 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 3 students dropped out of the school.

15.8%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Advanced College of Cosmetology is greatly skewed towards women students, with 100.0% of undergraduate students being women and 0.0% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 27, with 27 women and 0 men.

  • men 0.0% 0 students
  • women 100.0% 27 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 30% 8 students
  • 20-21 26% 7 students
  • 25-29 26% 7 students
  • 22-24 15% 4 students
  • 40-49 4% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Advanced College of Cosmetology provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Advanced 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

Veteran Services

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