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American Academy of Cosmetology

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Students retention rate 20%

Located in Orange Park, Florida, American Academy of Cosmetology is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of American Academy of Cosmetology is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

American Academy of Cosmetology is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, American Academy of Cosmetology emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at American Academy of Cosmetology is 20% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Florida is 85%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at American Academy of Cosmetology do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at American Academy of Cosmetology are Barbering/Barber, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other, Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Barbering/Barber

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other

Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at American Academy of Cosmetology was $19,409. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

American Academy of Cosmetology net price calculator

$19,409

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Florida and nationwide.

Florida's average $7,941
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of American Academy of Cosmetology for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $19,409 $465 (2%) $17,426 $16,643 $19,800 $20,873 $20,873
2021 $18,944 $2,617 (12%) $18,427 $19,675 $19,074 $22,172 $22,172
2020 $21,561 $6,939 (47%) $21,779 $21,392
2019 $14,622 $4,219 (22%) $13,624 $16,607 $16,630
2018 $18,841 $3,167 (20%) $21,213 $22,624 $23,328 $23,328
2017 $15,674 $1,085 (7%) $17,008 $18,234 $20,986
2016 $14,589 $453 (3%) $13,245 $16,441 $17,786
2015 $14,136 $1,371 (11%) $13,995 $14,922 $17,431
2014 $12,765 -- $12,248 $12,136 $15,925 $16,300

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by American Academy of Cosmetology during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 66 of freshman students at American Academy of Cosmetology received on average $3,283 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,283
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 55 66% $3,110 $171,056
Other Federal Grant 55 66% $3,283 $180,556
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 55 66% $3,283 $180,556

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 64% of freshman students at American Academy of Cosmetology received $5,321 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,321
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 53 64% $5,321 $281,997
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 53 64% $5,321 $281,997

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$13,691
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at American Academy of Cosmetology sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 91

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts

Undergraduate Certificate 33 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 27 students

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 22 students

Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 3 students

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 0

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 11 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 0 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 11 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

100.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at American Academy of Cosmetology is greatly skewed towards women students, with 78.7% of undergraduate students being women and 21.3% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 136, with 107 women and 29 men.

  • men 21.3% 29 students
  • women 78.7% 107 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 25% 34 students
  • 20-21 21% 28 students
  • 22-24 15% 20 students
  • 30-34 12% 16 students
  • 18-19 11% 15 students
  • 35-39 7% 10 students
  • 40-49 7% 9 students
  • 50-64 1% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

American Academy of Cosmetology provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

American Academy of Cosmetology offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)