International Institute of Cosmetology
Wethersfield, CT 06109
About International Institute of Cosmetology
International Institute of Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school in Wethersfield, Connecticut, enrolling about 197 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 80.36% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include White (58.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 80.36%.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Institute of Cosmetology | — | $16,590 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Connecticut (state median) | $21,044 | $16,798 | 33 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is International Institute of Cosmetology really?
Key findings
- Average net price runs below the Connecticut median net price.
Evidence: average net price at International Institute of Cosmetology versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at International Institute of Cosmetology is $16,590.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $16,590 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $208 below the Connecticut median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $2,110 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
International Institute of Cosmetology: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for International Institute of Cosmetology—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$16,590
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $14,467 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $15,329 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,328 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,291 |
| $110,001+ | $21,151 |
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What International Institute of Cosmetology is known for
Top program completions
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General78
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other31
- Real Estate Development26
See earnings & programs for more.
Is International Institute of Cosmetology a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
International Institute of Cosmetology is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for International Institute of Cosmetology.
Campus
Location
Wethersfield, CT
City / state
- ZIP
- 06109
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 11% below the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- New England
Size
Enrollment
197
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 303
- Full-time share
- 82%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$9,833
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 35.11%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for International Institute of Cosmetology.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at International Institute of Cosmetology 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 International Institute of Cosmetology 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 | — | — | $16,139 |
| 2014 | — | — | $16,804 |
| 2015 | — | — | $15,710 |
| 2016 | — | — | $15,848 |
| 2017 | — | — | $13,612 |
| 2018 | — | — | $13,868 |
| 2019 | — | — | $15,526 |
| 2020 | — | — | $15,296 |
| 2021 | — | — | $17,173 |
| 2022 | — | — | $17,324 |
| 2023 | — | — | $16,901 |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
International Institute of Cosmetology reported total enrollment of about 197 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 3% male and 97% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (58.9%), Hispanic or Latino (25.4%), and Two or More Races (6.6%). About 35.11% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
82.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at International Institute of Cosmetology in 2024 is 197 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 303 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
93.1%
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
3.57% 100% Completion Time
80.36% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 3.57% of students graduating from International Institute of Cosmetology completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 5% male / 95% female
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other: 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
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do International Institute of Cosmetology graduates earn—and in which programs?
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of International Institute of Cosmetology.
Evidence Median federal loan debt: $9,833. Average net price used in cost models: $16,590.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for International Institute of Cosmetology.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 3 programs by IPEDS completions (4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at International Institute of Cosmetology.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for International Institute of Cosmetology graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for International Institute of Cosmetology—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,855
- Connecticut median 0.77× the median ($7,608)
- New England median 0.58× the median ($10,182)
- U.S. median 0.80× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
International Institute of Cosmetology at a glance
International Institute of Cosmetology
International Institute of Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution in Wethersfield, CT.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, GeneralCosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, OtherReal Estate Development
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian58.9%Hispanic or Latino25.4%Two or More Races6.6%
Schools near International Institute of Cosmetology
Other campuses in Wethersfield, CT when available, plus nearby institutions in Connecticut.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within Connecticut, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is International Institute of Cosmetology located?
International Institute of Cosmetology is located in Wethersfield, CT.
How much does International Institute of Cosmetology cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $16,590 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at International Institute of Cosmetology?
International Institute of Cosmetology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 303 students, White (58.9%), Hispanic or Latino (25.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend International Institute of Cosmetology?
About 47.5% of students at International Institute of Cosmetology are first-generation college students.
What is the graduation rate at International Institute of Cosmetology?
The 150%-time completion rate is 80.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do International Institute of Cosmetology students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,833.
Is International Institute of Cosmetology public or private?
International Institute of Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution located in Wethersfield, CT.
Is International Institute of Cosmetology an HBCU?
No. International Institute of Cosmetology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is International Institute of Cosmetology a tribal college?
No. International Institute of Cosmetology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is International Institute of Cosmetology a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—International Institute of Cosmetology reports 25.4% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is International Institute of Cosmetology religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for International Institute of Cosmetology 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
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.