Texas College of Cosmetology Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene is a private for-profit trade school in Abilene, Texas, enrolling about 40 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 59.06% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $21,685 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $15,047 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 40 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 59.06%
- First-Generation Students: 45.7%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 1.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 129
Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene: what the data shows
Common questions about Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene?
Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene is located in Abilene, TX (ZIP 79605).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene public or private?
Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene cost?
Average net price after aid: $15,047.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $14,381 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,929 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $18,326 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,998 |
How big is Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene?
Total enrollment: 40 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 129 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene?
150%-time completion rate: 59.06%.
First-year retention: 79.2%.
What do graduates of Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene earn?
Median earnings: $20,303 six years after entry; $21,685 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,333.
61.40% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (39 completions)
- Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist (24 completions)
- Real Estate Development (14 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 59.06%; median earnings $21,685 at 10 years; net price $15,047. 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 Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$15,047
2024 Value
In 2024 Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,047.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$60,188 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$15,047 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 Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene.
Financial Aid by Income Level
61.40% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
60.82% 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 Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene 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 Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $11,929 |
| 2014 | — | — | $12,495 |
| 2015 | — | — | $12,064 |
| 2016 | — | — | $11,970 |
| 2017 | — | — | $12,236 |
| 2018 | — | — | $11,554 |
| 2019 | — | — | $10,951 |
| 2020 | — | — | $14,115 |
| 2021 | — | — | $16,848 |
| 2022 | — | — | $16,473 |
| 2023 | — | — | $16,302 |
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
Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene reported total enrollment of about 40 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 0% male and 100% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (65.0%), Hispanic or Latino (17.5%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (12.5%). About 61.40% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene in 2024 is 40 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 129 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
79.2%
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 White at 65.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
51.97% 100% Completion Time
59.06% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 51.97% of students graduating from Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 3% male / 97% female
- Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist: 0% male / 100% female
- Real Estate Development: 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: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene.
Return on Investment
$6,333 Median Student Debt
$21,685 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
29.20% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
260.29% Return on Investment
2.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene.
Top Programs by Completions
3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 39 completions
2. Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist: 24 completions
3. Real Estate Development: 14 completions
Most popular programs at Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,003
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene is a private for-profit institution located in Abilene, TX. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist, Real Estate Development. Enrollment is approximately 40 students. Student body composition includes White (65.0%), Hispanic or Latino (17.5%), Race/ethnicity unknown (12.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 59.06%. Approximately 61.40% of students receive Pell Grants. About 45.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Abilene, TX 79605
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene located?
Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene is located in Abilene, TX.
How much does Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $15,047 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene?
Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene reports undergraduate enrollment of about 129 students, White (65.0%), Hispanic or Latino (17.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene?
About 45.7% of students at Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene earn?
Median earnings are $20,303 six years after entry and $21,685 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene?
The 150%-time completion rate is 59.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,333.
Is Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene public or private?
Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene is a private for-profit institution located in Abilene, TX.
Is Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene an HBCU?
No. Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene a tribal college?
No. Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene does not meet that proxy (reported share 17.5%).
Is Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Texas trade schools profile
- Abilene, Texas city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
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.