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University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts

University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts is a Private, Less than 2 years school located in Springfield, IL. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $19,850 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 147 and it offers 7 programs.
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Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $19,850 and the national average is $16,042.
Its tuition is higher than national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist program. The length of the program is 1500 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 13 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs at University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
6 Largest Career Programs at University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts
Program2023 Tuition & FeesNational AverageBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion Time
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $19,850$16,042$9001500 Contact Hours13 Months
2Barbering/Barber $12,850$14,546$9001500 Contact Hours13 Months
3Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $10,275$9,978$725750 Contact Hours6 Months
4Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $4,000$5,356$475350 Contact Hours3 Months
5Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor $1,950$7,334$150500 Contact Hours4 Months
6Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage $10,775$12,154$500600 Contact Hours9 Months

2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts is $19,850 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.
University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts offers the alternative tuition plans .
80% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $2,856 (exclude student loans).
Spa & Cosmetology Arts 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$19,850
Books & Supplies$900
Off-Campus Room & Board$18,075
Off-Campus Expenses$10,913
Average Financial Amount$2,856

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts offers 7 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, 103 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1 Year Certificate4050
2 Years Certificate3053
Total70103

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 50 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 53 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 [+] ✕ 46 completers-
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist✕21-
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist✕24-
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor✕1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] ✕ 4 completers-
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage✕4-
Total50
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services [+] ✕ 53 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist✕48-
Barbering/Barber✕5-
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor✕0-
Total53

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 147 students are attending at University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts. There are 10 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 7 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 15 (full-time) and 7 (part-time).
Spa & Cosmetology Arts 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population147
Number of Faculty17
Student to Faculty Ratio10 to 1

Student Population at Spa & Cosmetology Arts

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 151 students enrolled into University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts. By gender, 19 male and 132 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts.
Student Population By Gender
University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts
TotalMaleFemale
Total15119132
Full-time12117104
Part-tme30228
There are 100 White (66.23%), 40 Black/African American (26.49%), 4 Hispanic (2.65%), 1 Asian (0.66%), and 10 students with other races attending University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts
TotalMaleFemale
Total15119132
American Indian/Native American000
Asian101
Black/African American40733
Hispanic404
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White1001189
Two More615
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000
By age range, at University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts, 51 students are aged 20 to 24 (33.77% of total students), 47 students are aged below 20 (31.13%), 1 students are aged above 50 (1.32%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts
TotalMaleFemale
Total15119132
Under 18202
Age 18-1945441
Age 20-2127423
Age 22-2424222
Age 25-2928325
Age 30-3414311
Age 35-39826
Age 40-49202
Age 50-64110

Directory and Accreditation Information

University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc. (7/1/1979 - Current[Estimated Date]).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts.
2913 W White Oaks Dr, Springfield, IL
217-753-8990
School Website
Admission Page
Financial Aid Information

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