The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology

The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology is a Private, Less than 2 years school located in Downers Grove, IL. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $14,325 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 61 and it offers 5 programs.
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Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology is Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $14,325 and the national average is $9,978.
Its tuition is much higher than national average of Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist program. The length of the program is 750 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 7 months.
The following table shows the 5 largest vocational programs at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
5 Largest Career Programs at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology
Program2023 Tuition & FeesNational AverageBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion Time
1Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $14,325$9,978-750 Contact Hours7 Months
2Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $20,425$16,042-1500 Contact Hours12 Months
3Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor $7,800$7,334-750 Contact Hours7 Months
4Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor $12,425$7,334-1000 Contact Hours9 Months
5Barbering/Barber $18,250$14,546-1500 Contact Hours12 Months

2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology is $14,325 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.
The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology offers the alternative tuition plans including tuition guarantee.
45% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,627 (exclude student loans).
The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$14,325
Books & Supplies-
Off-Campus Room & Board$5,200
Off-Campus Expenses$3,575
Average Financial Amount$3,627

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology offers 5 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, 29 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1 Year Certificate2024
2 Years Certificate305
Total5029

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 24 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 5 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 [+] 24 completers-
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist23-
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor1-
Total24
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 5 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist5-
Barbering/Barber0-
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor0-
Total5

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 61 students are attending at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology. There are 3 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 5 (full-time) and 3 (part-time).
The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population61
Number of Faculty4
Student to Faculty Ratio14 to 1

Student Population at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 54 students enrolled into The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology. All enrolled students are female at the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology.
Student Population By Gender
The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology
TotalMaleFemale
Total54054
Full-time31031
Part-tme23023
There are 24 White (44.44%), 15 Black/African American (27.78%), 15 Hispanic (27.78%), and 15 students with other races attending The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology
TotalMaleFemale
Total54054
American Indian/Native American000
Asian000
Black/African American15015
Hispanic15015
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White24024
Two More000
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000
By age range, at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology, 28 students are aged 20 to 24 (51.85% of total students), 8 students are aged below 20 (14.81%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology
TotalMaleFemale
Total54054
Age 18-19808
Age 20-2114014
Age 22-2414014
Age 25-2911011
Age 30-34404
Age 35-39202
Age 40-49101

Directory and Accreditation Information

The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc. (7/1/2008 - Current[Estimated Date]).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology.
1037-1043 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, IL
773-351-8999

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