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The University of Aesthetics & 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 100%
On-time graduation rate 11%

Located in Downers Grove, Illinois, The University of Aesthetics & 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 The University of Aesthetics & 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.

The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary 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 13-to-1, The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology is reported to be 11%, 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, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 69%.

The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology boasts an impressive student retention rate of 100% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Secondary Education

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 The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology 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 The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology was $16,332. 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

The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology net price calculator

$16,332

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

Illinois's average $13,084
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of The University of Aesthetics & 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 $16,332 $4,117 (34%) $17,181 $19,633
2021 $12,215 $731 (6%) $15,432 $18,664
2020 $11,484 $1,567 (16%) $11,484 $13,984
2019 $9,917 $779 (9%) $12,628
2018 $9,138 $503 (6%) $9,138
2017 $8,635 $156 (2%) $8,635
2016 $8,791 $782 (8%) $7,985
2015 $9,573 $626 (6%) $11,100
2014 $10,199 -- $11,699

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by The University of Aesthetics & 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, 36 of freshman students at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology received on average $4,168 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.

$4,168
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 10 36% $4,168 $41,684
Other Federal Grant 10 36% $4,168 $41,684
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 10 36% $4,168 $41,684

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 64% of freshman students at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology received $4,910 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,910
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 18 64% $4,910 $88,386
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 18 64% $4,910 $88,386

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 The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 29

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 23 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Barbering/Barber

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 9 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 7 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

77.8%

Dropout Rate

Out of 9 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students dropped out of the school.

22.2%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology is greatly skewed towards women students, with 100.0% of undergraduate students being women and 0.0% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 54, with 54 women and 0 men.

  • men 0.0% 0 students
  • women 100.0% 54 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 20-21 26% 14 students
  • 22-24 26% 14 students
  • 25-29 20% 11 students
  • 18-19 15% 8 students
  • 30-34 7% 4 students
  • 35-39 4% 2 students
  • 40-49 2% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates

Educational Offerings

The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology 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)