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Cortiva Institute

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 81%
On-time graduation rate 64%

Located in Pompano Beach, Florida, Cortiva Institute 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 Cortiva Institute 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.

Cortiva Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, 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 12-to-1, Cortiva Institute emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Cortiva Institute boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Cortiva Institute are Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. 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 and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

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 Cortiva Institute was $18,785. 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

Cortiva Institute net price calculator

$18,785

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 Cortiva Institute 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 $18,785 $1,253 (6%) $19,635 $19,987
2021 $20,038 $7,844 (28%) $20,539 $20,904 $23,796 $23,796
2020 $27,882 $3,077 (12%) $22,173 $22,193
2019 $24,805 $1,855 (8%) $24,580 $25,375 $26,492 $26,596
2018 $22,950 $740 (3%) $22,421 $23,383 $24,769 $25,063
2017 $22,210 $248 (1%) $21,679 $22,802 $24,492 $24,583
2016 $21,962 $1,837 (9%) $21,765 $22,994 $24,279 $24,544
2015 $20,125 $976 (5%) $19,865 $21,528 $22,922 $23,010
2014 $19,149 -- $18,707 $20,323 $21,354 $21,756

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Cortiva Institute 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, 92 of freshman students at Cortiva Institute received on average $4,508 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.

$4,508
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 23 88% $4,587 $105,499
Other Federal Grant 24 92% $4,508 $108,193
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 24 92% $4,508 $108,193

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 96% of freshman students at Cortiva Institute received $6,307 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,307
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 25 96% $6,307 $157,684
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 25 96% $6,307 $157,684

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.

$11,628
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

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

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 34

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 34 students

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 31

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 17 students

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts

Undergraduate Certificate 14 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 25 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 16 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 17 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

68.0%

Dropout Rate

Out of 25 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 8 students dropped out of the school.

32.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Cortiva Institute is greatly skewed towards women students, with 88.7% of undergraduate students being women and 11.3% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 106, with 94 women and 12 men.

  • men 11.3% 12 students
  • women 88.7% 94 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 24% 25 students
  • 22-24 19% 20 students
  • 40-49 18% 19 students
  • 35-39 13% 14 students
  • 20-21 9% 10 students
  • 30-34 8% 9 students
  • 50-64 5% 5 students
  • 18-19 4% 4 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Cortiva Institute provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Cortiva Institute 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)