Dolce The Academy Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Dolce The Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Waterbury, Connecticut, enrolling about 44 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 55.56% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (63.6%) and White (20.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $15,318 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 44 77.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 55.56%
- First-Generation Students: 75.8%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 34.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 71
Dolce The Academy: what the data shows
Common questions about Dolce The Academy, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Dolce The Academy?
Dolce The Academy is located in Waterbury, CT (ZIP 06705).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Dolce The Academy public or private?
Dolce The Academy is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Dolce The Academy cost?
Average net price after aid: $15,318.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $15,318 |
How big is Dolce The Academy?
Total enrollment: 44 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 71 students.
About 77% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Dolce The Academy?
150%-time completion rate: 55.56%.
First-year retention: 91.7%.
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,833.
69.70% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Dolce The Academy known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (16 completions)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (15 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Dolce The Academy a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 55.56%; net price $15,318. 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 Dolce The Academy was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$15,318
2024 Value
In 2024 Dolce The Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,318.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$61,272 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$15,318 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 Dolce The Academy.
Financial Aid by Income Level
69.70% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
71.21% 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 Dolce The 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 Dolce The Academy 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 | — | — | $9,879 |
| 2017 | — | — | $11,571 |
| 2018 | — | — | $11,335 |
| 2019 | — | — | $12,273 |
| 2020 | — | — | $13,528 |
| 2021 | — | — | $13,852 |
| 2022 | — | — | $17,668 |
| 2023 | — | — | $11,539 |
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
Dolce The Academy reported total enrollment of about 44 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 2% male and 98% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (63.6%), White (20.4%), and Black or African American (15.9%). About 69.70% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 75.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
77.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Dolce The Academy in 2024 is 44 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 71 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
91.7%
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 63.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
5.56% 100% Completion Time
55.56% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 5.56% of students graduating from Dolce The Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 19% male / 81% 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
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 Dolce The Academy.
Return on Investment
$9,833 Median Student Debt
Financial value analysis for Dolce The Academy.
Top Programs by Completions
2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 16 completions
2. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 15 completions
Most popular programs at Dolce The Academy.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Dolce The Academy graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Dolce The Academy from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,975
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Dolce The Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Waterbury, CT. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. Enrollment is approximately 44 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (63.6%), White (20.4%), Black or African American (15.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 55.56%. Approximately 69.70% of students receive Pell Grants. About 75.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Waterbury, CT 06705
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Dolce The 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 Dolce The Academy located?
Dolce The Academy is located in Waterbury, CT.
How much does Dolce The Academy cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $15,318 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Dolce The Academy?
Dolce The Academy reports undergraduate enrollment of about 71 students, Hispanic or Latino (63.6%), White (20.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Dolce The Academy?
About 75.8% of students at Dolce The Academy are first-generation college students.
What is the graduation rate at Dolce The Academy?
The 150%-time completion rate is 55.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Dolce The Academy students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,833.
Is Dolce The Academy public or private?
Dolce The Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Waterbury, CT.
Is Dolce The Academy an HBCU?
No. Dolce The Academy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Dolce The Academy a tribal college?
No. Dolce The Academy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Dolce The Academy a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Dolce The Academy reports 63.6% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Dolce The Academy religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Dolce The Academy 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 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.