Cosmetology & Spa Academy Tuition & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Cosmetology & Spa Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Crystal Lake, Illinois, enrolling about 445 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 70.34% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $29,779 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $16,708 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 445 87.9% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 70.34%
  • First-Generation Students: 58.7%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 17.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 748

Cosmetology & Spa Academy: what the data shows

Common questions about Cosmetology & Spa Academy, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Cosmetology & Spa Academy?

Cosmetology & Spa Academy is located in Crystal Lake, IL (ZIP 60014).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is Cosmetology & Spa Academy public or private?

Cosmetology & Spa Academy is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Cosmetology & Spa Academy cost?

Average net price after aid: $16,708.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$15,876
$30,001–$48,000$16,570
$48,001–$75,000$17,431
$75,001–$110,000$21,104
$110,001+$21,104

How big is Cosmetology & Spa Academy?

Total enrollment: 445 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 748 students.

About 88% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Cosmetology & Spa Academy?

150%-time completion rate: 70.34%.

First-year retention: 85.1%.

What do graduates of Cosmetology & Spa Academy earn?

Median earnings: $25,231 six years after entry; $29,779 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,917.

61.14% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Cosmetology & Spa Academy known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Cosmetology & Spa Academy a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 70.34%; median earnings $29,779 at 10 years; net price $16,708. 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 Cosmetology & Spa Academy was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$16,708
2024 Value

In 2024 Cosmetology & Spa Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,708.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$66,832 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$16,708 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 Cosmetology & Spa Academy.

Financial Aid by Income Level

61.14% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65.74% 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 Cosmetology & Spa Academy 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 Cosmetology & Spa Academy 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——$9,326
2014——$11,066
2015——$11,250
2016——$10,003
2017——$9,293
2018——$13,454
2019——$13,674
2020——$14,693
2021——$15,542
2022——$17,929
2023——$14,887

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

Cosmetology & Spa Academy reported total enrollment of about 445 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 30% male and 70% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (44.9%), White (38.4%), and Black or African American (11.2%). About 61.14% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 58.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87.9% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Cosmetology & Spa Academy in 2024 is 445 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 748 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

85.1%
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

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 44.9%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

11.62% 100% Completion Time

70.34% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 11.62% of students graduating from Cosmetology & Spa Academy 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: 1% male / 99% female
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 4% male / 96% female
  • Barbering/Barber: 75% male / 25% 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: Hispanic or Latino.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Cosmetology & Spa Academy.

Return on Investment

$7,917 Median Student Debt

$29,779 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

26.59% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

345.58% Return on Investment

2.7 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Cosmetology & Spa Academy.

Top Programs by Completions

4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 99 completions

2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 75 completions

3. Barbering/Barber: 64 completions

4. Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 6 completions

Most popular programs at Cosmetology & Spa Academy.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Cosmetology & Spa Academy graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Cosmetology & Spa Academy from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,360

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Cosmetology & Spa Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Crystal Lake, IL. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Barbering/Barber. Enrollment is approximately 445 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (44.9%), White (38.4%), Black or African American (11.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 70.34%. Approximately 61.14% of students receive Pell Grants. About 58.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Region: Great Lakes

Insights and Analysis

Cosmetology & Spa Academy 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 Cosmetology & Spa Academy located?

Cosmetology & Spa Academy is located in Crystal Lake, IL.

How much does Cosmetology & Spa Academy cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $16,708 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Cosmetology & Spa Academy?

Cosmetology & Spa Academy reports undergraduate enrollment of about 748 students, Hispanic or Latino (44.9%), White (38.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Cosmetology & Spa Academy?

About 58.7% of students at Cosmetology & Spa Academy are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Cosmetology & Spa Academy earn?

Median earnings are $25,231 six years after entry and $29,779 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Cosmetology & Spa Academy?

The 150%-time completion rate is 70.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Cosmetology & Spa Academy students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,917.

Is Cosmetology & Spa Academy public or private?

Cosmetology & Spa Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Crystal Lake, IL.

Is Cosmetology & Spa Academy an HBCU?

No. Cosmetology & Spa Academy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Cosmetology & Spa Academy a tribal college?

No. Cosmetology & Spa Academy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Cosmetology & Spa Academy a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Cosmetology & Spa Academy reports 44.9% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Cosmetology & Spa Academy religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Cosmetology & Spa Academy in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Illinois trade schools profile
  • Crystal Lake, Illinois city profile
  • Great Lakes regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Illinois

    • 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.