PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville campus
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PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville

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 10 to 1
Students retention rate 80%
On-time graduation rate 17%

Located in Clarksville, Indiana, PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville 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 PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville 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.

PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 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, PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville is reported to be 17%, 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, Indiana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 69%.

PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 66% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, 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

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 PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville was $11,820. 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

PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville net price calculator

$11,820

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

Indiana's average $9,921
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville 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 $11,820 $2,659 (18%) $12,751
2021 $14,479 $1,206 (9%) $17,411
2020 $13,273 $842 (6%) $11,799 $14,656 $11,639 $18,134
2019 $14,115 $4,455 (46%) $14,078 $14,580 $13,969
2018 $9,660 $170 (2%) $9,246 $9,192 $13,710 $14,438
2017 $9,490 $3,019 (47%) $8,358 $10,281 $11,651
2016 $6,471 $4,745 (42%) $6,471 $11,033
2015 $11,216 $1,522 (16%) $11,575 $13,805
2014 $9,694 -- $12,611 $12,075

How does PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville's $11,820 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Indiana colleges, that number is $9,921. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Summit Salon Academy logo Summit Salon Academy
Anderson IN
Private $15,708 33% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville 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, 68 of freshman students at PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville received on average $5,113 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.

$5,113
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 25 68% $5,021 $125,519
Other Federal Grant 25 68% $5,113 $127,815
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 25 68% $5,113 $127,815

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 86% of freshman students at PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville received $7,988 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,988
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 32 86% $7,988 $255,612
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 32 86% $7,988 $255,612

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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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$11,593
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 92

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 56 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 26 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 24 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 4 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 12 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

50.0%

Dropout Rate

Out of 24 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 12 students dropped out of the school.

50.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville is greatly skewed towards women students, with 99.1% of undergraduate students being women and 0.9% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 224, with 222 women and 2 men.

  • men 0.9% 2 students
  • women 99.1% 222 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 19% 42 students
  • 25-29 18% 40 students
  • 22-24 13% 29 students
  • 20-21 11% 25 students
  • 30-34 8% 17 students
  • 35-39 5% 12 students
  • 40-49 4% 8 students
  • 50-64 1% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville 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