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Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork

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 79%
On-time graduation rate 74%

Located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork 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 Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork 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.

Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork 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.

Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork boasts an impressive student retention rate of 79% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% 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 Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, 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

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

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 Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork was $12,009. 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

Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork net price calculator

$12,009

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

Pennsylvania's average $17,850
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork 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 $12,009 $814 (7%) $10,640 $12,443 $12,344 $13,061 $14,769
2021 $11,195 $1,442 (11%) $10,663 $10,197 $14,104 $15,114 $14,614
2020 $12,637 $606 (5%) $12,152 $14,200 $15,272 $15,533 $15,533
2019 $12,031 $1,137 (9%) $11,441 $12,167 $14,000 $15,193 $15,343
2018 $13,168 $678 (5%) $11,528 $13,173 $13,462 $15,168 $15,234
2017 $13,846 $484 (4%) $13,036 $13,701 $14,148 $15,628 $16,122
2016 $13,362 $484 (3%) $10,627 $11,151 $11,890 $13,366 $13,860
2015 $13,846 $1,158 (9%) $10,257 $10,692 $11,705 $13,145 $13,454
2014 $12,688 -- $12,118 $12,400 $13,953 $14,915 $15,234

How does Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork's $12,009 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Pennsylvania colleges, that number is $17,850. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Aveda Institute-Maryland logo Aveda Institute-Maryland
Bel Air MD
Private $18,005 50% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork 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, 18 of freshman students at Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork received on average $3,297 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.

$3,297
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 38 15% $3,637 $138,222
Other Federal Grant 38 15% $3,637 $138,222
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 7 3% $1,451 $10,156
Total Grant & Scholarships 45 18% $3,297 $148,378

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 37% of freshman students at Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork received $3,078 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,078
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 95 37% $3,078 $292,434
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 95 37% $3,078 $292,434

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.

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 136

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 66 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 46 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 20 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 14

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 14 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 85 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 63 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 73 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

85.9%

Dropout Rate

Out of 85 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 11 students dropped out of the school.

12.9%

Still Enrolled

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

1.2%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork is greatly skewed towards women students, with 97.5% of undergraduate students being women and 2.5% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 367, with 358 women and 9 men.

  • men 2.5% 9 students
  • women 97.5% 358 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 19% 70 students
  • 22-24 19% 69 students
  • 20-21 17% 63 students
  • 25-29 14% 51 students
  • 30-34 10% 38 students
  • 35-39 6% 22 students
  • 40-49 3% 12 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork 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

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