Lindsey Institute of Cosmetology campus
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Lindsey Institute of Cosmetology

Type Less than 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 10 to 1
Students retention rate 92%
On-time graduation rate 8%

Located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Lindsey Institute of Cosmetology is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Lindsey 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.

Lindsey 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 10-to-1, Lindsey Institute of Cosmetology emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Lindsey Institute of Cosmetology is reported to be 8%, 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, Kentucky state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 69%.

Lindsey Institute of Cosmetology boasts an impressive student retention rate of 92% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% 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 Lindsey Institute 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 Lindsey Institute of Cosmetology was $16,171. 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

Lindsey Institute of Cosmetology net price calculator

$16,171

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

Kentucky's average $12,742
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Lindsey 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 $16,171 $4,662 (41%) $18,634
2021 $11,509 $2,634 (30%) $13,981
2020 $8,875 $5,739 (39%) $11,585
2019 $14,614 $3,731 (34%) $15,035
2018 $10,883 $288 (3%) $11,839
2017 $10,595 $532 (5%) $13,273
2016 $11,127 $1,165 (9%) $9,140 $9,808 $14,445 $15,538 $15,538
2015 $12,292 $2,223 (15%) $11,763 $9,893 $13,467 $15,538 $15,538
2014 $14,515 -- $14,071 $15,055 $14,916 $18,055 $18,055

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Lindsey Institute 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, 59 of freshman students at Lindsey Institute of Cosmetology received on average $4,759 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.

$4,759
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 19 59% $4,759 $90,413
Other Federal Grant 19 59% $4,759 $90,413
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 19 59% $4,759 $90,413

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 88% of freshman students at Lindsey Institute of Cosmetology received $5,719 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,719
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 28 88% $5,719 $160,133
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 28 88% $5,719 $160,133

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 Lindsey Institute of Cosmetology sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 24

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 24 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 12 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 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).

83.3%

Dropout Rate

Out of 12 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students dropped out of the school.

16.7%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Lindsey Institute of Cosmetology is greatly skewed towards women students, with 96.0% of undergraduate students being women and 4.0% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 50, with 48 women and 2 men.

  • men 4.0% 2 students
  • women 96.0% 48 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 20-21 48% 24 students
  • 18-19 36% 18 students
  • 22-24 12% 6 students
  • 25-29 4% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Educational Offerings

Lindsey 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