Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology
Dalton, GA 30720
About Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology
Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school in Dalton, Georgia, enrolling about 47 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 80.65% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include White (59.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (34.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology | — | $11,944 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Georgia (state median) | $8,492 | $9,196 | 117 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| 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 Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology really?
Evidence: average net price at Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology is $11,944.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $11,944 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $2,748 above the Georgia median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $3,027 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.
Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Dalton Institute of Esthetics and 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
$11,944
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $11,633 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $17,546 |
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 Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology is known for
Top program completions
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist21
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General16
- Real Estate Development4
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor2
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Dalton Institute of Esthetics and 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 Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology.
Campus
Location
Dalton, GA
City / state
- ZIP
- 30720
- NCES locale
- Town
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is 20% below the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Southeast
Size
Enrollment
47
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 82
- Full-time share
- 98%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$6,222
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 42.06%
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 Dalton Institute of Esthetics and 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 Dalton Institute of Esthetics and 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 Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2016–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | — | $7,720 |
| 2017 | — | — | $8,827 |
| 2018 | — | — | $6,070 |
| 2019 | — | — | $8,220 |
| 2021 | — | — | $10,806 |
| 2022 | — | — | $7,144 |
| 2023 | — | — | $8,607 |
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
Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology reported total enrollment of about 47 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 2% male and 98% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (59.6%), Hispanic or Latino (34.0%), and Black or African American (2.1%). About 42.06% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology in 2024 is 47 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 82 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
60.0%
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
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
3.23% 100% Completion Time
80.65% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 3.23% of students graduating from Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology 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
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 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 Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology graduates earn—and in which programs?
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology.
Evidence Median federal loan debt: $6,222. Average net price used in cost models: $11,944.
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 Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 4 programs by IPEDS completions (5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,570
- Georgia median 0.62× the median ($5,760)
- Southeast median 0.54× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 0.49× 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.
Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology at a glance
Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology
Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution in Dalton, GA.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetology/Cosmetologist, GeneralReal Estate Development
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian59.6%Hispanic or Latino34.0%Black or African American2.1%
Schools near Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology
Other campuses in Dalton, GA when available, plus nearby institutions in Georgia.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within Georgia, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology located?
Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology is located in Dalton, GA.
How much does Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $11,944 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology?
Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 82 students, White (59.6%), Hispanic or Latino (34.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology?
The 150%-time completion rate is 80.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,222.
Is Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology public or private?
Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution located in Dalton, GA.
Is Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology an HBCU?
No. Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology a tribal college?
No. Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology reports 34.0% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Dalton Institute of Esthetics and 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.