Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE
Chicago, IL 60626-5232
About Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE is a private for-profit trade school in Chicago, Illinois, enrolling about 160 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 52.94% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $27,330 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $27,330.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 254% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE | — | $19,279 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Illinois (state median) | $13,248 | $7,399 | 131 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| 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 Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE really?
Evidence: average net price at Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE is $19,279.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $19,279 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $11,880 above the Illinois median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $774 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.
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$19,279
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $19,346 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,079 |
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 Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE is known for
Top program completions
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist64
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General26
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor1
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
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 Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE.
Campus
Location
Chicago, IL
City / state
- ZIP
- 60626-5232
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 4% below the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Great Lakes
Size
Enrollment
160
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 306
- Full-time share
- 43%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$7,307
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 61.30%
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 Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE.
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 Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE 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 Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE 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 | — | — | $14,490 |
| 2014 | — | — | $16,916 |
| 2015 | — | — | $16,626 |
| 2016 | — | — | $14,706 |
| 2017 | — | — | $15,547 |
| 2018 | — | — | $15,127 |
| 2019 | — | — | $16,603 |
| 2020 | — | — | $15,227 |
| 2021 | — | — | $16,213 |
| 2022 | — | — | $19,299 |
| 2023 | — | — | $20,010 |
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
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE reported total enrollment of about 160 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 8% male and 92% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (55.6%), Hispanic or Latino (18.8%), and White (16.2%). About 61.30% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
42.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE in 2024 is 160 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 306 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.2%
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
5.88% 100% Completion Time
52.94% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 5.88% of students graduating from Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE 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: 3% male / 97% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 12% male / 88% female
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 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.
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE graduates earn a median of $27,330 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $27,330. Median federal loan debt: $7,307. Average net price used in cost models: $19,279.
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.
Key takeaway Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE graduates report median earnings of $27,330 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 3 programs by IPEDS completions (4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,581
- Illinois median 0.60× the median ($7,575)
- Great Lakes median 0.60× the median ($7,690)
- U.S. median 0.63× 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.
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE at a glance
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE is a private for-profit institution in Chicago, IL.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetology/Cosmetologist, GeneralCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American55.6%Hispanic or Latino18.8%White or Caucasian16.2%
Schools near Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE
Other campuses in Chicago, IL when available, plus nearby institutions in Illinois.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Illinois, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE located?
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE is located in Chicago, IL.
How much does Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $19,279 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What explains Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($19,279), completion (52.9% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($27,330). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE?
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE reports undergraduate enrollment of about 306 students, Black or African American (55.6%), Hispanic or Latino (18.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE?
About 48.7% of students at Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE earn?
Median earnings are $23,925 six years after entry and $27,330 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE?
The 150%-time completion rate is 52.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,307.
Is Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE public or private?
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE is a private for-profit institution located in Chicago, IL.
Is Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE an HBCU?
No. Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE a tribal college?
No. Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NE does not meet that proxy (reported share 18.8%).
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
- Illinois college profile
- Illinois college costs
- Illinois colleges by ROI
- Illinois trade schools profile
- Chicago, Illinois city profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- Urban (City) college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Illinois
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.