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.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $11,944 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 47 97.9% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 80.65%
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 20.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 82

Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology: what the data shows

Common questions about Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology?

Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology is located in Dalton, GA (ZIP 30720).

NCES locale classification: Town.

Is Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology public or private?

Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology cost?

Average net price after aid: $11,944.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$11,633
$30,001–$48,000$17,546

How big is Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology?

Total enrollment: 47 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 82 students.

About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology?

150%-time completion rate: 80.65%.

First-year retention: 60.0%.

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,222.

42.06% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 80.65%; net price $11,944. 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 Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$11,944
2024 Value

In 2024 Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,944.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$47,776 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$11,944 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 Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology.

Financial Aid by Income Level

42.06% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

41.27% 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 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: 20162023 (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.

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

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

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 59.6%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

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

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology.

Return on Investment

$6,222 Median Student Debt

Financial value analysis for Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology.

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: 21 completions

2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 16 completions

3. Real Estate Development: 4 completions

4. Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 2 completions

Most popular programs at Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,570

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution located in Dalton, GA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Real Estate Development. Enrollment is approximately 47 students. Student body composition includes White (59.6%), Hispanic or Latino (34.0%), Black or African American (2.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 80.65%. Approximately 42.06% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Dalton, GA 30720

Region: Southeast

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 80.65% graduation rate, Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology 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 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:

  • Georgia trade schools profile
  • Southeast regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Georgia
  • 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.