Elite College of Cosmetology Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Elite College of Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school in Lexington, Tennessee, enrolling about 53 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 78.95% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $21,197 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,041 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 53 45.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 78.95%
- First-Generation Students: 57.1%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 29.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 85
Elite College of Cosmetology: what the data shows
Common questions about Elite College of Cosmetology, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Elite College of Cosmetology?
Elite College of Cosmetology is located in Lexington, TN (ZIP 38351).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Elite College of Cosmetology public or private?
Elite College of Cosmetology is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Elite College of Cosmetology cost?
Average net price after aid: $11,041.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,041 |
How big is Elite College of Cosmetology?
Total enrollment: 53 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 85 students.
About 45% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Elite College of Cosmetology?
150%-time completion rate: 78.95%.
First-year retention: 82.6%.
What do graduates of Elite College of Cosmetology earn?
Median earnings: $21,197 six years after entry; $21,197 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $5,500.
65.88% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Elite College of Cosmetology known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (11 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (9 completions)
- Real Estate Development (9 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Elite College of Cosmetology a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 78.95%; median earnings $21,197 at 10 years; net price $11,041. 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 Elite College of Cosmetology was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,041
2024 Value
In 2024 Elite College of Cosmetology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,041.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$44,164 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,041 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 Elite College of Cosmetology.
Financial Aid by Income Level
65.88% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
45.88% 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 Elite College of 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 Elite College of Cosmetology 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 | — | — | $10,555 |
| 2014 | — | — | $10,342 |
| 2015 | — | — | $7,252 |
| 2016 | — | — | $7,833 |
| 2017 | — | — | $9,436 |
| 2018 | — | — | $9,183 |
| 2019 | — | — | $9,606 |
| 2020 | — | — | $8,303 |
| 2021 | — | — | $14,017 |
| 2022 | — | — | $9,842 |
| 2023 | — | — | $12,696 |
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
Elite College of Cosmetology reported total enrollment of about 53 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 0% male and 100% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (79.2%), Black or African American (9.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (5.7%). About 65.88% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 57.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
45.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Elite College of Cosmetology in 2024 is 53 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 85 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
82.6%
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 79.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
78.95% 100% Completion Time
78.95% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 78.95% of students graduating from Elite College of 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 Elite College of Cosmetology.
Return on Investment
$5,500 Median Student Debt
$21,197 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
25.95% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
379.96% Return on Investment
2.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Elite College of Cosmetology.
Top Programs by Completions
3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 11 completions
2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 9 completions
3. Real Estate Development: 9 completions
Most popular programs at Elite College of Cosmetology.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Elite College of Cosmetology graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Elite College of Cosmetology from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,143
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Elite College of Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution located in Lexington, TN. 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 53 students. Student body composition includes White (79.2%), Black or African American (9.4%), Hispanic or Latino (5.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 78.95%. Approximately 65.88% of students receive Pell Grants. About 57.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Lexington, TN 38351
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Elite College of Cosmetology 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 Elite College of Cosmetology located?
Elite College of Cosmetology is located in Lexington, TN.
How much does Elite College of Cosmetology cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $11,041 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Elite College of Cosmetology?
Elite College of Cosmetology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 85 students, White (79.2%), Black or African American (9.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Elite College of Cosmetology?
About 57.1% of students at Elite College of Cosmetology are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Elite College of Cosmetology earn?
Median earnings are $21,197 six years after entry and $21,197 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Elite College of Cosmetology?
The 150%-time completion rate is 79.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Elite College of Cosmetology students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $5,500.
Is Elite College of Cosmetology public or private?
Elite College of Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution located in Lexington, TN.
Is Elite College of Cosmetology an HBCU?
No. Elite College of Cosmetology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Elite College of Cosmetology a tribal college?
No. Elite College of Cosmetology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Elite College of Cosmetology a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Elite College of Cosmetology does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.7%).
Is Elite College of Cosmetology religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Elite College of 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
- Tennessee college costs
- Tennessee colleges by ROI
- Tennessee trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Tennessee
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.