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Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 92%
On-time graduation rate 29%

Located in Jefferson City, Missouri, Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics 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 Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics 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.

Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics 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-to-faculty ratio at Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics is 17-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Missouri is 16-to-1, while the national average is 16-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics is reported to be 29%, 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, Missouri state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 69%.

Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics 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 72% and 76%, respectively.


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

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Barbering/Barber, 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.

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Barbering/Barber

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 Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics was $16,867. 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

Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics net price calculator

$16,867

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

Missouri's average $13,174
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics 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 $16,867 $7,987 (90%) $18,895
2021 $8,880 $1,592 (22%) $9,435
2020 $7,288 $9,509 (57%) $8,530
2019 $16,797 $816 (5%) $17,487 $16,690 $20,637
2018 $15,981 $2,990 (23%) $14,377 $13,574
2017 $12,991 $263 (2%) $12,960 $13,014
2016 $12,728 $1,199 (9%) $13,402
2015 $13,927 $1,289 (8%) $15,077
2014 $15,216 -- $15,350

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics 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, 74 of freshman students at Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics received on average $3,806 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.

$3,806
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 12 52% $4,189 $50,271
Other Federal Grant 12 52% $4,189 $50,271
State Grant/Scholarships 2 9% $3,716 $7,431
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 7 30% $1,000 $7,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 17 74% $3,806 $64,702

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 70% of freshman students at Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics received $9,243 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,243
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 16 70% $9,243 $147,880
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 16 70% $9,243 $147,880

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 Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 37

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 16 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 13 students

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 14 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 4 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 9 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

64.3%

Dropout Rate

Out of 14 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 5 students dropped out of the school.

35.7%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics is greatly skewed towards women students, with 97.1% of undergraduate students being women and 2.9% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 68, with 66 women and 2 men.

  • men 2.9% 2 students
  • women 97.1% 66 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 37% 25 students
  • 20-21 15% 10 students
  • 25-29 13% 9 students
  • 22-24 12% 8 students
  • 30-34 10% 7 students
  • 40-49 6% 4 students
  • 35-39 3% 2 students
  • 50-64 1% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

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

Veteran Services

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