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International Academy

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 6 to 1
Students retention rate 58%
On-time graduation rate 27%

Located in South Daytona, Florida, International Academy 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 International Academy 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.

International Academy 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 6-to-1, International Academy emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at International Academy is reported to be 27%, 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, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at International Academy is 58% , 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 International Academy 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 International Academy are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Barbering/Barber, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist. 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

Barbering/Barber

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist

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 International Academy was $17,318. 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

International Academy net price calculator

$17,318

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 International Academy 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 $17,318 $4,118 (31%) $17,870 $17,832 $20,545 $21,043
2021 $13,200 $1,257 (9%) $13,731 $13,198 $12,671
2020 $14,457 $7,540 (34%) $14,135 $16,388
2019 $21,997 $4,216 (24%) $21,632 $21,632 $21,633
2018 $17,781 $2,169 (14%) $16,538 $18,011 $21,029
2017 $15,612 $256 (2%) $15,061 $16,376 $19,179 $19,179
2016 $15,868 $116 $14,633 $17,924 $19,310 $19,310
2015 $15,752 $481 (3%) $15,782 $16,390 $19,117 $19,117
2014 $15,271 -- $15,250 $15,786 $18,933 $18,933

How does International Academy's $17,318 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Florida colleges, that number is $7,941. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Highlights Beauty Schools logo Highlights Beauty Schools
Mountlake Terrace WA
Private $11,841 32% Cheaper
Daytona College logo Daytona College
Ormond Beach FL
Private $22,379 29% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by International Academy 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, 75 of freshman students at International Academy received on average $3,758 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.

$3,758
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 24 75% $3,510 $84,250
Other Federal Grant 24 75% $3,510 $84,250
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 3 9% $1,982 $5,946
Total Grant & Scholarships 24 75% $3,758 $90,196

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 63% of freshman students at International Academy received $4,942 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,942
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 20 63% $4,942 $98,842
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 20 63% $4,942 $98,842

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.

$12,850
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

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

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 51

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 19 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 13 students

Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist

Undergraduate Certificate 11 students

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 15

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 15 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 67 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 18 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 38 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

56.7%

Dropout Rate

Out of 67 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 29 students dropped out of the school.

43.3%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at International Academy is greatly skewed towards women students, with 83.9% of undergraduate students being women and 16.1% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 186, with 156 women and 30 men.

  • men 16.1% 30 students
  • women 83.9% 156 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 25% 47 students
  • 30-34 20% 37 students
  • 22-24 14% 27 students
  • 20-21 13% 24 students
  • 18-19 12% 22 students
  • 35-39 8% 15 students
  • 40-49 6% 11 students
  • 50-64 1% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

International Academy provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

International Academy 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

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)