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Brighton Institute of Cosmetology

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 87%
On-time graduation rate 52%

Located in Brighton, Michigan, Brighton Institute of Cosmetology is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Brighton Institute 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.

Brighton Institute 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 14-to-1, Brighton Institute of Cosmetology emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Brighton Institute of Cosmetology boasts an impressive student retention rate of 87% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 76%, respectively.


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

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Brighton Institute of Cosmetology are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

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 Brighton Institute of Cosmetology was $3,866. 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

Brighton Institute of Cosmetology net price calculator

$3,866

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

Michigan's average $12,908
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Brighton Institute 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 $3,866 $1,106 (40%)
2021 $2,760 $1,500 (35%)
2020 $4,260 $1,000 (31%)
2019 $3,260 $2,983 (1,077%) $10,879
2018 $277 $8,754 (97%) $9,447
2017 $9,031 $333 (4%) $10,261
2016 $8,698 $2,007 (30%) $9,310 $8,703
2015 $6,691 $423 (6%) $7,530 $10,769 $10,769
2014 $7,114 -- $7,386 $6,328 $9,314 $10,514

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Brighton Institute of Cosmetology during 2022 academic year.

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

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 22 of freshman students at Brighton Institute of Cosmetology received on average $6,032 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.

$6,032
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 8 22% $6,032 $48,254
Other Federal Grant 8 22% $6,032 $48,254
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 8 22% $6,032 $48,254

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 25% of freshman students at Brighton Institute of Cosmetology received $5,224 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,224
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 9 25% $5,224 $47,016
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 9 25% $5,224 $47,016

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Brighton Institute of Cosmetology sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 65

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 36 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 16 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 12 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 31 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 16 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 28 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

90.3%

Dropout Rate

Out of 31 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 3 students dropped out of the school.

9.7%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Brighton Institute of Cosmetology is greatly skewed towards women students, with 94.6% of undergraduate students being women and 5.4% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 56, with 53 women and 3 men.

  • men 5.4% 3 students
  • women 94.6% 53 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 27% 15 students
  • 20-21 24% 13 students
  • 22-24 16% 9 students
  • 25-29 13% 7 students
  • 30-34 9% 5 students
  • 40-49 4% 2 students
  • 35-39 2% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

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

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families