Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology
Dekalb, IL 60115-3301
About Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology
Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology is a private for-profit trade school in Dekalb, Illinois, enrolling about 99 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 63.33% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include White (62.6%) and Black or African American (14.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology | — | $12,133 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Illinois (state median) | $13,248 | $7,399 | 131 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| 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 Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology really?
Evidence: average net price at Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology is $12,133.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $12,133 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $4,734 above the Illinois median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $6,567 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.
Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology—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
$12,133
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $10,544 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,702 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,254 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $14,145 |
| $110,001+ | $16,026 |
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 Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology is known for
Top program completions
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology 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 Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology.
Campus
Location
Dekalb, IL
City / state
- ZIP
- 60115-3301
- NCES locale
- Rural remote
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 35% below the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Great Lakes
Size
Enrollment
99
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 132
- Full-time share
- 66%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$7,917
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 23.23%
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 Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology.
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 Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology 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 Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2014–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | — | $12,755 |
| 2015 | — | — | $12,127 |
| 2016 | — | — | $13,387 |
| 2017 | — | — | $12,881 |
| 2018 | — | — | $13,868 |
| 2019 | — | — | $13,233 |
| 2020 | — | — | $12,991 |
| 2021 | — | — | $13,850 |
| 2022 | — | — | $14,579 |
| 2023 | — | — | $8,331 |
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
Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology reported total enrollment of about 99 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 1% male and 99% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (62.6%), Black or African American (14.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (13.1%). About 23.23% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
65.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology in 2024 is 99 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 132 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
83.3%
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
36.67% 100% Completion Time
63.33% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 36.67% of students graduating from Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 0% male / 100% female
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 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 Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology graduates earn—and in which programs?
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology.
Evidence Median federal loan debt: $7,917. Average net price used in cost models: $12,133.
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 Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 2 programs by IPEDS completions (3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,384
- Illinois median 0.84× the median ($7,575)
- Great Lakes median 0.83× the median ($7,690)
- U.S. median 0.88× 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.
Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology at a glance
Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology
Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology is a private for-profit institution in Dekalb, IL.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, GeneralAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian62.6%Black or African American14.1%Hispanic or Latino13.1%
Schools near Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology
Other campuses in Dekalb, IL when available, plus nearby institutions in Illinois.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within Illinois, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology located?
Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology is located in Dekalb, IL.
How much does Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $12,133 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology?
Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 132 students, White (62.6%), Black or African American (14.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology?
The 150%-time completion rate is 63.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,917.
Is Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology public or private?
Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology is a private for-profit institution located in Dekalb, IL.
Is Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology an HBCU?
No. Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology a tribal college?
No. Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.1%).
Is Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology 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.