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Total Image Beauty 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 25 to 1
Students retention rate 53%
On-time graduation rate 41%

Located in Union City, New Jersey, Total Image Beauty 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 Total Image Beauty 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.

Total Image Beauty 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Total Image Beauty Academy is reported to be 41%, 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, New Jersey state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 67% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at Total Image Beauty Academy is 53% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New Jersey is 81%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Total Image Beauty Academy do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • 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 Total Image Beauty Academy are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other. 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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other

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 Total Image Beauty Academy was $15,568. 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

Total Image Beauty Academy net price calculator

$15,568

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

New Jersey's average $14,691
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Total Image Beauty 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 $15,568 $438 (3%) $15,140 $11,778
2021 $16,006 $1,568 (11%) $16,006
2020 $14,438 $2,235 (18%) $13,775
2019 $12,203 $2,342 (24%) $12,203
2018 $9,861 $2,230 (18%) $9,861
2017 $12,091 $625 (5%) $12,091
2016 $12,716 $2,592 (26%) $13,000
2015 $10,124 $169 (2%) $10,124
2014 $9,955 -- $10,316

How does Total Image Beauty Academy's $15,568 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for New Jersey colleges, that number is $14,691. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Elevate Salon Institute-Westminster logo Elevate Salon Institute-Westminster
Westminster CO
Private $13,155 15% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Total Image Beauty 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, 100 of freshman students at Total Image Beauty Academy received on average $4,754 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.

$4,754
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 165 100% $4,754 $784,339
Other Federal Grant 165 100% $4,754 $784,339
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 165 100% $4,754 $784,339

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 100% of freshman students at Total Image Beauty Academy received $2,318 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$2,318
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 165 100% $2,318 $382,414
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 165 100% $2,318 $382,414

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 Total Image Beauty Academy sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 249

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 140 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 96 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 13 students

Education

Total number of students graduated under this category 0

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 145 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 60 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 110 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

75.9%

Dropout Rate

Out of 145 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 5 students dropped out of the school.

3.4%

Transferred Out

Out of 145 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students transferred out of the school.

0.7%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 29 students are still enrolled in the school.

20.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Total Image Beauty Academy is greatly skewed towards women students, with 89.7% of undergraduate students being women and 10.3% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 242, with 217 women and 25 men.

  • men 10.3% 25 students
  • women 89.7% 217 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 22-24 35% 85 students
  • 25-29 22% 52 students
  • 30-34 17% 42 students
  • 20-21 12% 30 students
  • 35-39 9% 21 students
  • 18-19 5% 11 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Total Image Beauty Academy provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Total Image Beauty Academy offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational