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CRU Institute of Cosmetology and Barbering

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 25 to 1
Students retention rate 36%
On-time graduation rate 7%

Located in Garden Grove, California, CRU Institute of Cosmetology and Barbering 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 CRU Institute of Cosmetology and Barbering 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.

CRU Institute of Cosmetology and Barbering 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at CRU Institute of Cosmetology and Barbering 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, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at CRU Institute of Cosmetology and Barbering is 36% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at CRU Institute of Cosmetology and Barbering do not continue their studies after the first year.


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

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at CRU Institute of Cosmetology and Barbering are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, 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.

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

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 CRU Institute of Cosmetology and Barbering was $17,545. 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

CRU Institute of Cosmetology and Barbering net price calculator

$17,545

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

California's average $10,382
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of CRU Institute of Cosmetology and Barbering 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 $17,545 $402 (2%) $18,321 $19,248 $20,325
2021 $17,143 $3,429 (25%) $12,474 $14,468 $16,846 $18,092
2020 $13,714 $1,699 (11%) $16,003 $16,379 $19,115
2019 $15,413 $1,894 (14%) $16,126 $15,459 $18,567 $20,795
2018 $13,519 $621 (4%) $10,293 $12,840
2017 $14,140 $2,477 (21%) $11,843 $13,382 $15,778 $17,058 $17,058
2016 $11,663 $3,906 (50%) $9,290 $11,054 $13,735 $14,815
2015 $7,757 $3,210 (29%) $11,057 $16,457
2014 $10,967 -- $10,220 $12,055 $12,972

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by CRU Institute of Cosmetology and Barbering 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, 67 of freshman students at CRU Institute of Cosmetology and Barbering received on average $5,056 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.

$5,056
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 22 67% $4,672 $102,774
Other Federal Grant 22 67% $4,848 $106,664
State Grant/Scholarships 4 12% $100 $400
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 3 9% $1,391 $4,174
Total Grant & Scholarships 22 67% $5,056 $111,238

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 73% of freshman students at CRU Institute of Cosmetology and Barbering received $5,907 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,907
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 24 73% $5,907 $141,775
Private Loans 10 30% $2,978 $29,780
Total Loans 24 73% $7,148 $171,555

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.

$6,300
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at CRU Institute of Cosmetology and Barbering sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 19

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 19 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

No graduate

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 30 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 10 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

33.3%

Dropout Rate

Out of 30 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 18 students dropped out of the school.

60.0%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 2 students are still enrolled in the school.

6.7%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Moderate

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at CRU Institute of Cosmetology and Barbering is greatly skewed towards men students, with 65.8% of undergraduate students being men and 34.2% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 76, with 26 women and 50 men.

  • men 65.8% 50 students
  • women 34.2% 26 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 22-24 32% 24 students
  • 20-21 21% 16 students
  • 25-29 20% 15 students
  • 30-34 18% 14 students
  • 18-19 9% 7 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

CRU Institute of Cosmetology and Barbering provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates

Educational Offerings

CRU Institute of Cosmetology and Barbering offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational