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IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 25 to 1
Students retention rate 72%
On-time graduation rate 79%

Located in Kahului, Hawaii, IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage 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.

IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage 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.

The student retention rate of 72% at IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences
The most popular programs at IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design, 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/Cosmetologist, General

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 47 of freshman students at IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage received on average $3,596 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.

$3,596
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 35 47% $3,596 $125,855
Other Federal Grant 35 47% $3,596 $125,855
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 35 47% $3,596 $125,855

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage students is 78.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 78.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 83.3%.

78.6%

  • asian 81.8% 9 students
  • white 73.3% 11 students
  • unknown 100.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 75.0% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 78.3% 18 students

Service Offerings

IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

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