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L'esprit Academy

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 14 to 1
Students retention rate 97%
On-time graduation rate 14%

Located in Canton, Michigan, L'esprit Academy 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 L'esprit Academy 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.

L'esprit Academy 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 14-to-1, L'esprit Academy emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at L'esprit Academy is reported to be 14%, 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, Michigan state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 69%.

L'esprit Academy boasts an impressive student retention rate of 97% , 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: 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 L'esprit Academy are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, 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

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 L'esprit Academy was $12,575. 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

L'esprit Academy net price calculator

$12,575

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

Michigan's average $12,908
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of L'esprit Academy 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 $12,575 $1,139 (10%) $12,251 $11,774 $14,733 $15,917 $15,917
2021 $11,436 $1,536 (12%) $11,891 $12,254 $12,720 $19,450 $15,284
2020 $12,972 $7,424 (36%) $13,946 $12,664 $18,144 $16,727 $16,727
2019 $20,396 $3,287 (19%) $16,649 $19,076 $15,168 $18,679 $19,938
2018 $17,109 $3,301 (24%) $16,465 $16,054 $17,504 $20,253 $20,253
2017 $13,808 $1,491 (12%) $13,975 $18,800 $17,254 $18,800 $18,800
2016 $12,317 $668 (6%) $12,567 $12,401 $13,640 $16,505 $16,505
2015 $11,649 $792 (7%) $11,511 $11,960 $12,866 $15,506 $15,506
2014 $10,857 -- $10,687 $11,354 $14,071 $14,396 $14,971

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by L'esprit Academy 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, 57 of freshman students at L'esprit Academy received on average $3,864 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.

$3,864
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 33 57% $3,864 $127,511
Other Federal Grant 33 57% $3,864 $127,511
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 33 57% $3,864 $127,511

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 71% of freshman students at L'esprit Academy received $6,231 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,231
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 41 71% $6,231 $255,488
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 41 71% $6,231 $255,488

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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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at L'esprit Academy sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 174

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 117 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 28 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 21 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 8 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 29 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 4 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 26 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

89.7%

Dropout Rate

Out of 29 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 3 students dropped out of the school.

10.3%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at L'esprit Academy is greatly skewed towards women students, with 98.5% of undergraduate students being women and 1.5% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 266, with 262 women and 4 men.

  • men 1.5% 4 students
  • women 98.5% 262 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 23% 60 students
  • 22-24 18% 47 students
  • 30-34 18% 47 students
  • 18-19 15% 39 students
  • 20-21 10% 27 students
  • 35-39 6% 17 students
  • 40-49 6% 17 students
  • 50-64 1% 3 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

L'esprit Academy provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

L'esprit Academy offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes