San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc is a private for-profit trade school in San Francisco, California, enrolling about 167 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 86.67% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $32,926 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $18,333 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 167 67.7% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 86.67%
  • First-Generation Students: 46.6%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 19.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 256

San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc: what the data shows

Common questions about San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc?

San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc is located in San Francisco, CA (ZIP 94103).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc public or private?

San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc cost?

Average net price after aid: $18,333.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$17,693
$30,001–$48,000$17,552
$48,001–$75,000$19,219
$75,001–$110,000$21,319

How big is San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc?

Total enrollment: 167 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 256 students.

About 68% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc?

150%-time completion rate: 86.67%.

First-year retention: 100.0%.

What do graduates of San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc earn?

Median earnings: $23,312 six years after entry; $32,926 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,333.

40.60% of students receive Pell grants.

What is San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 86.67%; median earnings $32,926 at 10 years; net price $18,333. 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 San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$18,333
2024 Value

In 2024 San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,333.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$73,332 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$18,333 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 San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc.

Financial Aid by Income Level

40.60% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

35.82% 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 San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc 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 San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$23,152
2014$24,323
2015$20,922
2016$21,474
2017$24,883
2018$20,112
2019$21,973
2020$18,114
2021$21,866
2022$20,975
2023$16,845

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

San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc reported total enrollment of about 167 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 15% male and 85% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (39.5%), White (21.0%), and Black or African American (15.0%). About 40.60% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.7% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc in 2024 is 167 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 256 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

100.0%
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 Hispanic or Latino at 39.5%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

13.33% 100% Completion Time

86.67% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 13.33% of students graduating from San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc 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: 5% male / 95% female
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 7% male / 93% female
  • Barbering/Barber: 65% male / 35% 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 San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc.

Return on Investment

$6,333 Median Student Debt

$32,926 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

19.23% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

349.00% Return on Investment

1.9 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc.

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: 107 completions

2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 60 completions

3. Barbering/Barber: 17 completions

Most popular programs at San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc graduates.

Operations

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

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,816

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc is a private for-profit institution located in San Francisco, CA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Barbering/Barber. Enrollment is approximately 167 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (39.5%), White (21.0%), Black or African American (15.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 86.67%. Approximately 40.60% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

San Francisco, CA 94103

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 86.67% graduation rate, San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc 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 San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc located?

San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc is located in San Francisco, CA.

How much does San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $18,333 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc?

San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc reports undergraduate enrollment of about 256 students, Hispanic or Latino (39.5%), White (21.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc?

About 46.6% of students at San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc earn?

Median earnings are $23,312 six years after entry and $32,926 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc?

The 150%-time completion rate is 86.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,333.

Is San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc public or private?

San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc is a private for-profit institution located in San Francisco, CA.

Is San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc an HBCU?

No. San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc a tribal college?

No. San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc reports 39.5% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • California trade schools profile
  • San Francisco, California city profile
  • Far West regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in California
  • 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.