Southeastern Esthetics Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Elgin, South Carolina, enrolling about 358 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 89.56% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (45.0%) and White (41.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $17,333 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 358 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 89.56%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 2.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 662

Southeastern Esthetics Institute: what the data shows

Common questions about Southeastern Esthetics Institute, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Southeastern Esthetics Institute?

Southeastern Esthetics Institute is located in Elgin, SC (ZIP 29045-0000).

NCES locale classification: Suburb.

Is Southeastern Esthetics Institute public or private?

Southeastern Esthetics Institute is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Southeastern Esthetics Institute cost?

Average net price after aid: $17,333.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$17,333

How big is Southeastern Esthetics Institute?

Total enrollment: 358 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 662 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Southeastern Esthetics Institute?

150%-time completion rate: 89.56%.

First-year retention: 90.6%.

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,333.

47.61% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Southeastern Esthetics Institute known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Southeastern Esthetics Institute a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 89.56%; net price $17,333. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southeastern Esthetics Institute was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$17,333
2024 Value

In 2024 Southeastern Esthetics Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,333.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$69,332 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$17,333 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for Southeastern Esthetics Institute.

Financial Aid by Income Level

47.61% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52.94% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Southeastern Esthetics Institute was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Southeastern Esthetics Institute in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20182023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2018$10,084
2019$14,662
2020$17,504
2021$12,972
2022$16,859
2023$16,467

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Southeastern Esthetics Institute reported total enrollment of about 358 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 2% male and 98% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (45.0%), White (41.1%), and Two or More Races (6.7%). About 47.61% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southeastern Esthetics Institute in 2024 is 358 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 662 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

90.6%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 45.0%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

28.07% 100% Completion Time

89.56% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 28.07% of students graduating from Southeastern Esthetics Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 0% male / 100% female
  • Real Estate Development: 0% male / 100% female
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 0% male / 100% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Southeastern Esthetics Institute.

Return on Investment

$6,333 Median Student Debt

Financial value analysis for Southeastern Esthetics Institute.

Top Programs by Completions

3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 371 completions

2. Real Estate Development: 16 completions

3. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 6 completions

Most popular programs at Southeastern Esthetics Institute.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Southeastern Esthetics Institute graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Southeastern Esthetics Institute from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,062

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Southeastern Esthetics Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Elgin, SC. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Real Estate Development, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. Enrollment is approximately 358 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (45.0%), White (41.1%), Two or More Races (6.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 89.56%. Approximately 47.61% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Elgin, SC 29045-0000

Region: Southeast

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 89.56% graduation rate, Southeastern Esthetics Institute demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Southeastern Esthetics Institute located?

Southeastern Esthetics Institute is located in Elgin, SC.

How much does Southeastern Esthetics Institute cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $17,333 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Southeastern Esthetics Institute?

Southeastern Esthetics Institute reports undergraduate enrollment of about 662 students, Black or African American (45.0%), White (41.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.

What is the graduation rate at Southeastern Esthetics Institute?

The 150%-time completion rate is 89.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Southeastern Esthetics Institute students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,333.

Is Southeastern Esthetics Institute public or private?

Southeastern Esthetics Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Elgin, SC.

Is Southeastern Esthetics Institute an HBCU?

No. Southeastern Esthetics Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Southeastern Esthetics Institute a tribal college?

No. Southeastern Esthetics Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Southeastern Esthetics Institute a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Southeastern Esthetics Institute does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.9%).

Is Southeastern Esthetics Institute religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Southeastern Esthetics Institute in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • South Carolina trade schools profile
  • Southeast regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in South Carolina
  • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.