UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-Harlingen campus
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UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-Harlingen

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 15 to 1
Students retention rate 95%
On-time graduation rate 2%

Located in Harlingen, Texas, UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-Harlingen 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 UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-Harlingen 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.

UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-Harlingen 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 UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-Harlingen is reported to be 2%, 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, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 69%.

UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-Harlingen boasts an impressive student retention rate of 95% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 76%, respectively.


  • 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 UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-Harlingen are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. 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

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 UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-Harlingen was $21,760. 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

UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-Harlingen net price calculator

$21,760

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

Texas's average $10,664
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-Harlingen 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 $21,760 $3,174 (17%) $20,576
2021 $18,586 $644 (3%) $20,385
2020 $19,230 $3,634 (23%) $21,798 $23,410
2019 $15,596 $721 (4%) $17,343 $17,701
2018 $16,317 $1,782 (12%) $15,842 $18,511
2017 $14,535 $840 (6%) $14,605 $12,466
2016 $13,695 $671 (5%) $15,776 $18,093 $18,093
2015 $13,024 $3,057 (31%) $13,079 $12,148
2014 $9,967 -- $10,160 $9,685

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-Harlingen 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 UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-Harlingen received on average $1,453 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.

$1,453
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 36 100% $911 $32,799
Other Federal Grant 36 100% $1,453 $52,299
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 36 100% $1,453 $52,299

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 50% of freshman students at UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-Harlingen received $3,448 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,448
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 18 50% $3,448 $62,060
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 18 50% $3,448 $62,060

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 UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-Harlingen sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 78

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 56 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 13 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 9 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 45 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 20 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

44.4%

Dropout Rate

Out of 45 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 22 students dropped out of the school.

48.9%

Transferred Out

Out of 45 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students transferred out of the school.

4.4%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 1 students are still enrolled in the school.

2.2%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-Harlingen is greatly skewed towards women students, with 94.9% of undergraduate students being women and 5.1% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 78, with 74 women and 4 men.

  • men 5.1% 4 students
  • women 94.9% 74 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 95% 74 students
  • 18-19 4% 3 students
  • 22-24 1% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-Harlingen provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates

Educational Offerings

UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-Harlingen offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational