Elite School of Cosmetology Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Elite School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school in Norwalk, Ohio, enrolling about 200 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 64.71% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $23,547 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $32,349 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 200 88.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 64.71%
- First-Generation Students: 56.5%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 6.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 381
Elite School of Cosmetology: what the data shows
Common questions about Elite School of Cosmetology, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Elite School of Cosmetology?
Elite School of Cosmetology is located in Norwalk, OH (ZIP 44857-2714).
NCES locale classification: Town fringe.
Is Elite School of Cosmetology public or private?
Elite School of Cosmetology is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Elite School of Cosmetology cost?
Average net price after aid: $32,349.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $31,091 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $32,158 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $35,636 |
| $110,001+ | $35,636 |
How big is Elite School of Cosmetology?
Total enrollment: 200 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 381 students.
About 88% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Elite School of Cosmetology?
150%-time completion rate: 64.71%.
First-year retention: 69.8%.
What do graduates of Elite School of Cosmetology earn?
Median earnings: $19,104 six years after entry; $23,547 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,412.
52.11% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Elite School of Cosmetology known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (57 completions)
- Real Estate Development (50 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (28 completions)
- Barbering/Barber (2 completions)
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Elite School of Cosmetology a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 64.71%; median earnings $23,547 at 10 years; net price $32,349. 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 School of Cosmetology was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$32,349
2024 Value
In 2024 Elite School of Cosmetology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,349.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$129,396 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$32,349 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 School of Cosmetology.
Financial Aid by Income Level
52.11% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
53.31% 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 School 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 School 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 | — | — | $6,305 |
| 2014 | — | — | $9,985 |
| 2015 | — | — | $8,900 |
| 2016 | — | — | $12,356 |
| 2017 | — | — | $12,400 |
| 2018 | — | — | $16,458 |
| 2019 | — | — | $16,218 |
| 2020 | — | — | $18,748 |
| 2021 | — | — | $21,978 |
| 2022 | — | — | $24,134 |
| 2023 | — | — | $22,462 |
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 School of Cosmetology reported total enrollment of about 200 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 6% male and 94% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (67.0%), Black or African American (16.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (8.5%). About 52.11% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 56.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
88.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Elite School of Cosmetology in 2024 is 200 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 381 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
69.8%
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 67.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
3.92% 100% Completion Time
64.71% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 3.92% of students graduating from Elite School 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
- Real Estate Development: 6% male / 94% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 4% male / 96% 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 School of Cosmetology.
Return on Investment
$7,412 Median Student Debt
$23,547 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
31.48% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
81.98% Return on Investment
3.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Elite School of Cosmetology.
Top Programs by Completions
5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 57 completions
2. Real Estate Development: 50 completions
3. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 28 completions
4. Barbering/Barber: 2 completions
5. Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Elite School of Cosmetology.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Elite School of Cosmetology graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Elite School of Cosmetology from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,159
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 School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution located in Norwalk, OH. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Real Estate Development, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Enrollment is approximately 200 students. Student body composition includes White (67.0%), Black or African American (16.5%), Hispanic or Latino (8.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 64.71%. Approximately 52.11% of students receive Pell Grants. About 56.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Norwalk, OH 44857-2714
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Elite School 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 School of Cosmetology located?
Elite School of Cosmetology is located in Norwalk, OH.
How much does Elite School of Cosmetology cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $32,349 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Elite School of Cosmetology?
Elite School of Cosmetology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 381 students, White (67.0%), Black or African American (16.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Elite School of Cosmetology?
About 56.5% of students at Elite School of Cosmetology are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Elite School of Cosmetology earn?
Median earnings are $19,104 six years after entry and $23,547 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Elite School of Cosmetology?
The 150%-time completion rate is 64.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Elite School of Cosmetology students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,412.
Is Elite School of Cosmetology public or private?
Elite School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution located in Norwalk, OH.
Is Elite School of Cosmetology an HBCU?
No. Elite School of Cosmetology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Elite School of Cosmetology a tribal college?
No. Elite School of Cosmetology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Elite School of Cosmetology a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Elite School of Cosmetology does not meet that proxy (reported share 8.5%).
Is Elite School of Cosmetology religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Elite School 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
- Ohio college costs
- Ohio colleges by ROI
- Ohio trade schools profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Ohio
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.