Universal Spa Training Academy Tuition & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Universal Spa Training Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Downers Grove, Illinois, enrolling about 139 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 96.55% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $41,928 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $21,965 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 139 48.9% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 96.55%
  • First-Generation Students: 45.0%
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 3.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 283

Universal Spa Training Academy: what the data shows

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

Where is Universal Spa Training Academy?

Universal Spa Training Academy is located in Downers Grove, IL (ZIP 60515).

NCES locale classification: Town.

Is Universal Spa Training Academy public or private?

Universal Spa Training Academy is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Universal Spa Training Academy cost?

Average net price after aid: $21,965.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$19,072
$30,001–$48,000$22,118
$48,001–$75,000$23,679
$75,001–$110,000$24,299
$110,001+$24,756

How big is Universal Spa Training Academy?

Total enrollment: 139 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 283 students.

About 49% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Universal Spa Training Academy?

150%-time completion rate: 96.55%.

First-year retention: 100.0%.

What do graduates of Universal Spa Training Academy earn?

Median earnings: $23,567 six years after entry; $41,928 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,283.

37.66% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Universal Spa Training Academy known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Universal Spa Training Academy a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 96.55%; median earnings $41,928 at 10 years; net price $21,965. 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 Universal Spa Training Academy was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$21,965
2024 Value

In 2024 Universal Spa Training Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,965.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$87,860 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$21,965 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 Universal Spa Training Academy.

Financial Aid by Income Level

37.66% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45.02% 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 Universal Spa Training 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 Universal Spa Training 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——$10,133
2014——$11,361
2015——$10,753
2016——$16,067
2017——$16,818
2018——$16,973
2019——$17,169
2020——$19,866
2021——$18,730
2022——$19,913
2023——$20,547

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

Universal Spa Training Academy reported total enrollment of about 139 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 2% male and 98% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (33.8%), Hispanic or Latino (25.2%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (20.9%). About 37.66% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.0% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

48.9% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Universal Spa Training Academy in 2024 is 139 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 283 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

100.0%
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 33.8%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

44.83% 100% Completion Time

96.55% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 44.83% of students graduating from Universal Spa Training 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: 0% male / 100% female
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 19% male / 81% 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 Universal Spa Training Academy.

Return on Investment

$7,283 Median Student Debt

$41,928 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

17.37% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

377.21% Return on Investment

1.7 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Universal Spa Training Academy.

Top Programs by Completions

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

1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 140 completions

2. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 16 completions

Most popular programs at Universal Spa Training Academy.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Universal Spa Training Academy graduates.

Operations

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

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,387

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Universal Spa Training Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Downers Grove, IL. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. Enrollment is approximately 139 students. Student body composition includes White (33.8%), Hispanic or Latino (25.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (20.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 96.55%. Approximately 37.66% of students receive Pell Grants. About 45.0% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Downers Grove, IL 60515

Region: Great Lakes

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 96.55% graduation rate, Universal Spa Training Academy 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 Universal Spa Training Academy located?

Universal Spa Training Academy is located in Downers Grove, IL.

How much does Universal Spa Training Academy cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $21,965 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Universal Spa Training Academy?

Universal Spa Training Academy reports undergraduate enrollment of about 283 students, White (33.8%), Hispanic or Latino (25.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Universal Spa Training Academy?

About 45.0% of students at Universal Spa Training Academy are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Universal Spa Training Academy earn?

Median earnings are $23,567 six years after entry and $41,928 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Universal Spa Training Academy?

The 150%-time completion rate is 96.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Universal Spa Training Academy students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,283.

Is Universal Spa Training Academy public or private?

Universal Spa Training Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Downers Grove, IL.

Is Universal Spa Training Academy an HBCU?

No. Universal Spa Training Academy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Universal Spa Training Academy a tribal college?

No. Universal Spa Training Academy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Universal Spa Training Academy a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Universal Spa Training Academy reports 25.2% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Universal Spa Training Academy religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Universal Spa Training Academy in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Illinois trade schools profile
  • Downers Grove, 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.