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Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics

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 12 to 1
Students retention rate 90%
On-time graduation rate 94%

Located in Woburn, Massachusetts, Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics 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.

Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, 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, Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics boasts an impressive student retention rate of 90% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics are Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist

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 Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics was $22,107. 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

Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics net price calculator

$22,107

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

Massachusetts's average $17,351
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics 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 $22,107 $4,957 (29%) $19,499 $21,775
2021 $17,150 $252 (1%) $16,968 $17,697
2020 $16,898 $2,796 (14%) $16,769 $17,738 $18,612
2019 $19,694 $4,687 (31%) $19,627 $19,881 $20,572
2018 $15,007 $251 (2%) $13,743 $16,177 $14,738
2017 $14,756 $502 (3%) $14,977 $17,086 $14,974
2016 $15,258 $1,828 (11%) $14,403 $17,743 $15,839
2015 $17,086 $3,434 (25%) $16,845 $17,554
2014 $13,652 -- $12,549 $15,392

How does Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics's $22,107 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Massachusetts colleges, that number is $17,351. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
La Belle Beauty School logo La Belle Beauty School
Hialeah FL
Private $13,749 38% Cheaper
Highlights Beauty Schools logo Highlights Beauty Schools
Mountlake Terrace WA
Private $11,841 46% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics 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, 17 of freshman students at Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics received on average $5,313 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.

$5,313
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 18 17% $4,857 $87,432
Other Federal Grant 18 17% $5,085 $91,532
State Grant/Scholarships 6 6% $683 $4,100
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 18 17% $5,313 $95,632

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 55% of freshman students at Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics received $4,959 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,959
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 59 55% $4,959 $292,596
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 59 55% $4,959 $292,596

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.

$13,897
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 250

Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist

Undergraduate Certificate 135 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 99 students

Master Aesthetician/Esthetician

Undergraduate Certificate 16 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 46 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 43 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 44 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

95.6%

Dropout Rate

Out of 46 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students dropped out of the school.

4.4%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics is greatly skewed towards women students, with 97.4% of undergraduate students being women and 2.6% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 190, with 185 women and 5 men.

  • men 2.6% 5 students
  • women 97.4% 185 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 28% 53 students
  • 22-24 22% 41 students
  • 20-21 21% 39 students
  • 30-34 10% 19 students
  • 18-19 7% 13 students
  • 40-49 6% 12 students
  • 35-39 6% 11 students
  • 50-64 1% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics 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)