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Universal Spa Training Academy

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
On-time graduation rate 81%

Located in Downers Grove, Illinois, Universal Spa Training Academy is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Universal Spa Training 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.

Universal Spa Training 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Universal Spa Training Academy emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.


  • 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 Universal Spa Training Academy are Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, 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.

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

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 Universal Spa Training Academy was $18,807. 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

Universal Spa Training Academy net price calculator

$18,807

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 Universal Spa Training 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 $18,807 $22 $17,693 $16,996 $19,255 $20,112 $20,597
2021 $18,785 $1,841 (11%) $18,663 $19,132 $21,442 $20,866 $21,442
2020 $16,944 $486 (3%) $16,795 $17,208 $19,370 $19,788
2019 $17,430 $1,946 (13%) $17,298 $17,648 $18,134 $19,223 $19,613
2018 $15,484 $561 (3%) $15,811 $16,458 $18,416 $18,416 $18,416
2017 $16,045 $4,880 (44%) $14,095 $15,761 $17,144 $17,811 $17,811
2016 $11,165 $1,308 (10%) $8,646 $11,754 $13,631 $13,631 $13,631
2015 $12,473 $1,326 (12%) $12,039 $10,705 $14,148 $14,943 $14,943
2014 $11,147 -- $9,250 $9,073 $12,737

How does Universal Spa Training Academy's $18,807 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Illinois colleges, that number is $13,084. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Pivot Point Academy logo Pivot Point Academy
Bloomingdale IL
Private $11,139 41% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Universal Spa Training 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, 33 of freshman students at Universal Spa Training Academy received on average $3,273 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.

$3,273
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 15 33% $3,273 $49,095
Other Federal Grant 15 33% $3,273 $49,095
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 15 33% $3,273 $49,095

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 58% of freshman students at Universal Spa Training Academy received $4,864 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,864
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 26 58% $4,864 $126,472
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 26 58% $4,864 $126,472

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.

NO DATA

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Universal Spa Training Academy sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 116

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 115 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 12

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 12 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 32 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 26 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 30 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

93.8%

Dropout Rate

Out of 32 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students dropped out of the school.

6.2%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Universal Spa Training Academy is greatly skewed towards women students, with 98.4% of undergraduate students being women and 1.6% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 123, with 121 women and 2 men.

  • men 1.6% 2 students
  • women 98.4% 121 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 27% 33 students
  • 30-34 15% 19 students
  • 18-19 14% 17 students
  • 20-21 13% 16 students
  • 22-24 13% 16 students
  • 40-49 11% 13 students
  • 35-39 6% 7 students
  • 50-64 1% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Universal Spa Training Academy provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Universal Spa Training Academy 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