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David Pressley School of Cosmetology

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 100%
On-time graduation rate 9%

Located in Royal Oak, Michigan, David Pressley School 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 David Pressley School 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.

David Pressley School 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at David Pressley School of Cosmetology is reported to be 9%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Michigan state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 69%.

David Pressley School of Cosmetology boasts an impressive student retention rate of 100% , 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

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at David Pressley School of Cosmetology are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, 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.

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

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 David Pressley School of Cosmetology was $14,135. 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

David Pressley School of Cosmetology net price calculator

$14,135

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 David Pressley School 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 $14,135 $4,176 (23%) $13,422 $12,473 $17,172 $18,818 $18,818
2021 $18,311 $5,636 (44%) $15,794 $14,932 $18,382 $21,027 $21,127
2020 $12,675 $170 (1%) $13,130 $14,347 $14,695 $16,982 $17,425
2019 $12,845 $96 $12,249 $12,613 $14,821 $17,149 $17,211
2018 $12,749 $1,612 (14%) $11,684 $11,778 $15,067 $16,883 $16,800
2017 $11,137 $2,551 (19%) $10,397 $10,891 $14,395 $15,558 $15,558
2016 $13,688 $1,596 (10%) $13,353 $15,174 $15,537 $17,900 $17,900
2015 $15,284 $2,849 (23%) $14,454 $14,559 $15,828 $17,268 $17,947
2014 $12,435 -- $11,540 $14,230 $15,880 $15,880

How does David Pressley School of Cosmetology's $14,135 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Michigan colleges, that number is $12,908. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
La Belle Beauty School logo La Belle Beauty School
Hialeah FL
Private $13,749 3% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by David Pressley School 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, 67 of freshman students at David Pressley School of Cosmetology received on average $4,596 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.

$4,596
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 41 62% $4,889 $200,469
Other Federal Grant 41 62% $4,889 $200,469
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 6 9% $292 $1,750
Total Grant & Scholarships 44 67% $4,596 $202,219

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 76% of freshman students at David Pressley School of Cosmetology received $5,488 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,488
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 50 76% $5,488 $274,386
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 50 76% $5,488 $274,386

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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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at David Pressley School of Cosmetology sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 141

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 71 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 60 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 10 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 89 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 8 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 67 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

75.3%

Dropout Rate

Out of 89 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 21 students dropped out of the school.

23.6%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 1 students are still enrolled in the school.

1.1%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at David Pressley School of Cosmetology is greatly skewed towards women students, with 97.1% of undergraduate students being women and 2.9% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 240, with 233 women and 7 men.

  • men 2.9% 7 students
  • women 97.1% 233 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 27% 65 students
  • 20-21 22% 54 students
  • 18-19 17% 40 students
  • 22-24 16% 39 students
  • 30-34 9% 22 students
  • 35-39 5% 11 students
  • 40-49 2% 5 students

Residency of Students

The following interactive map shows the residency of undergraduate students who enrolled at David Pressley School of Cosmetology in the 2022 academic year.

State name Students Count Percentage
Michigan 1 100.00%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

David Pressley School of Cosmetology provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

David Pressley School 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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

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