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Elite Cosmetology School

Elite Cosmetology School is a Private, Less than 2 years school located in PALM DESERT, CA. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $14,500 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 90 and it offers 4 programs. By program type, it has 2 1-year certificate and 2 2-years certificate programs.
Last year, a total of 62 students completed and earned certificate or associate degree at Elite Cosmetology School.
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Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Elite Cosmetology School is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $14,500 and the national average is $15,620.
Its tuition is similar than national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist program. The length of the program is 1000 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 7 months.
The following table shows the 4 largest vocational programs at Elite Cosmetology School with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
4 Largest Career Programs at Elite Cosmetology School
Program2023 Tuition & FeesNational AverageBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion Time
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $14,500$15,620$1,9301000 Contact Hours7 Months
2Barbering/Barber $14,500$14,119$1,6261000 Contact Hours7 Months
3Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $9,000$9,701$1,071600 Contact Hours4 Months
4Barbering/Barber $4,350$14,119$1,626300 Contact Hours2 Months

2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Elite Cosmetology School is $14,500 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all career programs and costs for some program may quietly differ from the average cost.
Elite Cosmetology School offers the alternative tuition plans .
54% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,586 (exclude student loans).
Elite Cosmetology School 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$14,500
Books & Supplies$1,930
Off-Campus Room & Board$8,686
Off-Campus Expenses$4,031
Average Financial Amount$4,586

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Elite Cosmetology School offers 4 vocational programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate and 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 62 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Elite Cosmetology School
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1 Year Certificate2019
2 Years Certificate2043
Total4062

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 19 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 43 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services [+] ✕ 19 completers-
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist✕18-
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other)✕1-
Total19
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services [+] ✕ 43 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist✕32-
Barbering/Barber✕11-
Total43

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 90 students are attending at Elite Cosmetology School. There are 4 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 3 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 7 (full-time) and 5 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Elite Cosmetology School is 63% and the retention rate is 75% at the school.
Elite Cosmetology School 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population90
Graduation Rate63%
Number of Faculty7
Student to Faculty Ratio13 to 1

Student Population at Elite Cosmetology School

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 76 students enrolled into Elite Cosmetology School. By gender, 8 male and 68 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Elite Cosmetology School.
Student Population By Gender
Elite Cosmetology School
TotalMaleFemale
Total76868
Full-time39534
Part-tme37334
There are 23 White (30.26%), 4 Black/African American (5.26%), 31 Hispanic (40.79%), 3 Asian (3.95%), and 45 students with other races attending Elite Cosmetology School.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Elite Cosmetology School
TotalMaleFemale
Total76868
American Indian/Native American202
Asian303
Black/African American422
Hispanic31328
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander110
White23221
Two More101
Un-Known11011
Non-resident Alien000
By age range, at Elite Cosmetology School, 29 students are aged 20 to 24 (38.16% of total students), 16 students are aged below 20 (21.05%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Elite Cosmetology School
TotalMaleFemale
Total76868
Under 18312
Age 18-1913112
Age 20-2114212
Age 22-2415114
Age 25-2916313
Age 30-34404
Age 35-39303
Age 40-49101
Age Un-Known707

Directory and Accreditation Information

Elite Cosmetology School is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc. (4/5/2010 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Elite Cosmetology School.
72-840 HWY 111, PALM DESERT, CA
760-365-8222
School Website
Admission Page
Financial Aid Information

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