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Central College of Cosmetology

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Students retention rate 80%
On-time graduation rate 25%

Located in Saint Robert, Missouri, Central College 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 Central 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.

Central 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 11-to-1, Central College of Cosmetology emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Central College of Cosmetology is reported to be 25%, 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, Missouri state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 69%.

Central College of Cosmetology boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 72% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Central College of Cosmetology are 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, 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 Central College of Cosmetology was $6,432. 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

Central College of Cosmetology net price calculator

$6,432

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

Missouri's average $13,174
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Central 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 $6,432 $1,553 (32%) $6,003 $9,439
2021 $4,879 $221 (5%) $4,760
2020 $4,658 $296 (6%) $4,658
2019 $4,954 $214 (5%) $4,954
2018 $4,740 $257 (5%) $4,726
2017 $4,997 $653 (12%) $4,997
2016 $5,650 $1,107 (24%) $5,754 $3,351
2015 $4,543 $991 (28%) $4,543
2014 $3,552 -- $3,577 $2,776

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Central College 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, 89 of freshman students at Central College of Cosmetology received on average $4,556 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.

$4,556
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 8 89% $4,556 $36,447
Other Federal Grant 8 89% $4,556 $36,447
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 8 89% $4,556 $36,447

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.

$10,070
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Central College of Cosmetology sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 21

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 17 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 8 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 2 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

25.0%

Dropout Rate

Out of 8 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 6 students dropped out of the school.

75.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Central 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 42, with 42 women and 0 men.

  • men 0.0% 0 students
  • women 100.0% 42 students

Students Age Diversity

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

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Central 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