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International Institute of Cosmetology

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 13 to 1
Students retention rate 77%

Located in Wethersfield, Connecticut, International Institute 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 International Institute 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.

International Institute 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 13-to-1, International Institute of Cosmetology emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

International Institute of Cosmetology boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 77% 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

The most popular programs at International Institute of Cosmetology are 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.

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 International Institute of Cosmetology was $16,434. 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

International Institute of Cosmetology net price calculator

$16,434

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

Connecticut's average $13,638
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of International Institute 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 $16,434 $1,711 (12%) $15,438 $16,331 $16,683 $21,711 $21,885
2021 $14,723 $48 $13,110 $13,917 $14,965 $20,050 $20,050
2020 $14,675 $2,470 (20%) $13,364 $11,005 $16,857 $18,964 $19,132
2019 $12,205 $32 $10,920 $10,182 $15,496 $17,482 $17,482
2018 $12,237 $1,767 (13%) $11,374 $11,541 $14,005 $16,877 $17,015
2017 $14,004 $199 (1%) $12,375 $13,852 $17,323 $18,736 $18,736
2016 $14,203 $2,070 (13%) $13,564 $13,156 $14,538 $18,145 $18,661
2015 $16,273 $2,224 (16%) $15,588 $14,378 $17,011 $19,633 $19,127
2014 $14,049 -- $12,635 $12,029 $16,583 $18,259 $18,259

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by International Institute of Cosmetology during 2022 academic year.

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

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at International Institute of Cosmetology received on average $5,500 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.

$5,500
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 38 69% $6,076 $230,871
Other Federal Grant 53 96% $5,500 $291,477
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 53 96% $5,500 $291,477

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 85% of freshman students at International Institute of Cosmetology received $8,560 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,560
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 47 85% $8,560 $402,300
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 47 85% $8,560 $402,300

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.

NO DATA

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at International Institute of Cosmetology sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 77

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 75 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 40 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 0 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 31 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

77.5%

Dropout Rate

Out of 40 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 9 students dropped out of the school.

22.5%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at International Institute of Cosmetology is greatly skewed towards women students, with 98.9% of undergraduate students being women and 1.1% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 185, with 183 women and 2 men.

  • men 1.1% 2 students
  • women 98.9% 183 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 31% 57 students
  • 20-21 24% 45 students
  • 25-29 16% 29 students
  • 22-24 15% 27 students
  • 30-34 6% 12 students
  • 35-39 4% 7 students
  • 40-49 1% 2 students
  • 50-64 1% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

International Institute of Cosmetology provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

International Institute 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