Cortiva Institute-Arlington Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Cortiva Institute-Arlington is a private for-profit trade school in Arlington, Texas, enrolling about 155 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 81.82% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $29,204 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $33,771 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 155 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 81.82%
- First-Generation Students: 50.2%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 60.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 267
Cortiva Institute-Arlington: what the data shows
Common questions about Cortiva Institute-Arlington, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Cortiva Institute-Arlington?
Cortiva Institute-Arlington is located in Arlington, TX (ZIP 76017-5818).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Cortiva Institute-Arlington public or private?
Cortiva Institute-Arlington is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Cortiva Institute-Arlington cost?
Average net price after aid: $33,771.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $33,455 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $32,652 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $35,399 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $36,064 |
| $110,001+ | $37,333 |
How big is Cortiva Institute-Arlington?
Total enrollment: 155 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 267 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Cortiva Institute-Arlington?
150%-time completion rate: 81.82%.
First-year retention: 74.2%.
What do graduates of Cortiva Institute-Arlington earn?
Median earnings: $27,841 six years after entry; $29,204 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,521.
66.82% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Cortiva Institute-Arlington known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage (99 completions)
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Cortiva Institute-Arlington a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 81.82%; median earnings $29,204 at 10 years; net price $33,771. 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 Cortiva Institute-Arlington was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$33,771
2024 Value
In 2024 Cortiva Institute-Arlington had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $33,771.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$135,084 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$33,771 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 Cortiva Institute-Arlington.
Financial Aid by Income Level
66.82% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
62.73% 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 Cortiva Institute-Arlington 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 Cortiva Institute-Arlington in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2015–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | — | — | $20,183 |
| 2016 | — | — | $19,272 |
| 2017 | — | — | $18,863 |
| 2018 | — | — | $20,561 |
| 2019 | — | — | $23,327 |
| 2020 | — | — | $21,543 |
| 2021 | — | — | $19,854 |
| 2022 | — | — | $21,207 |
| 2023 | — | — | $33,971 |
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
Cortiva Institute-Arlington reported total enrollment of about 155 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 18% male and 82% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (61.3%), Hispanic or Latino (21.9%), and White (13.6%). About 66.82% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Cortiva Institute-Arlington in 2024 is 155 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 267 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
74.2%
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 Black or African American at 61.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
24.24% 100% Completion Time
81.82% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 24.24% of students graduating from Cortiva Institute-Arlington completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 23% male / 77% female
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other: 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 Cortiva Institute-Arlington.
Return on Investment
$7,521 Median Student Debt
$29,204 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
25.75% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
116.19% Return on Investment
2.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Cortiva Institute-Arlington.
Top Programs by Completions
2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 99 completions
2. Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other: 2 completions
Most popular programs at Cortiva Institute-Arlington.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Cortiva Institute-Arlington graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Cortiva Institute-Arlington from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,396
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Cortiva Institute-Arlington is a private for-profit institution located in Arlington, TX. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other. Enrollment is approximately 155 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (61.3%), Hispanic or Latino (21.9%), White (13.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 81.82%. Approximately 66.82% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Arlington, TX 76017-5818
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 81.82% graduation rate, Cortiva Institute-Arlington 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 Cortiva Institute-Arlington located?
Cortiva Institute-Arlington is located in Arlington, TX.
How much does Cortiva Institute-Arlington cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $33,771 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Cortiva Institute-Arlington?
Cortiva Institute-Arlington reports undergraduate enrollment of about 267 students, Black or African American (61.3%), Hispanic or Latino (21.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Cortiva Institute-Arlington?
About 50.2% of students at Cortiva Institute-Arlington are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Cortiva Institute-Arlington earn?
Median earnings are $27,841 six years after entry and $29,204 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Cortiva Institute-Arlington?
The 150%-time completion rate is 81.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Cortiva Institute-Arlington students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,521.
Is Cortiva Institute-Arlington public or private?
Cortiva Institute-Arlington is a private for-profit institution located in Arlington, TX.
Is Cortiva Institute-Arlington an HBCU?
No. Cortiva Institute-Arlington is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Cortiva Institute-Arlington a tribal college?
No. Cortiva Institute-Arlington is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Cortiva Institute-Arlington a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Cortiva Institute-Arlington does not meet that proxy (reported share 21.9%).
Is Cortiva Institute-Arlington religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Cortiva Institute-Arlington 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
- Arlington, 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.