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UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 33%

Located in San Antonio, Texas, UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences 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 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 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 9-to-1, UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences is reported to be 33%, 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 boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , 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 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

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 13

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 3 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 3 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 2 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

66.7%

Still Enrolled

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

33.3%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences is greatly skewed towards women students, with 92.0% of undergraduate students being women and 8.0% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 25, with 23 women and 2 men.

  • men 8.0% 2 students
  • women 92.0% 23 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 22-24 92% 23 students
  • 20-21 8% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

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