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Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 86%
On-time graduation rate 2%

Located in Reno, Nevada, Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno 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.

Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno 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 Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno is reported to be 2%, 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, Nevada state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 36% whereas the national average was 69%.

Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno boasts an impressive student retention rate of 86% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 77% and 76%, respectively.


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

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno 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 Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno was $22,509. 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

Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno net price calculator

$22,509

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

Nevada's average $12,204
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno 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 $22,509 $1,705 (8%) $22,426 $23,149 $24,611 $25,198 $25,894
2021 $20,804 $1,835 (8%) $20,110 $20,548 $23,266 $24,282 $24,664
2020 $22,639 $5,882 (35%) $22,192 $23,089 $24,907 $25,988 $25,988
2019 $16,757 $3,414 (26%) $16,150 $17,369 $19,677 $20,681 $20,681
2018 $13,343 $3,723 (22%) $15,891 $17,589 $18,367 $20,193 $19,618
2017 $17,066 $276 (2%) $16,965 $18,220 $19,207 $20,772 $20,772
2016 $17,342 $2,377 (16%) $17,209 $16,418 $19,270 $20,614 $20,614
2015 $14,965 $1,397 (9%) $14,989 $15,752 $17,431 $18,929 $18,929
2014 $16,362 -- $14,964 $17,037 $18,272 $19,028 $19,028

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno 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, 58 of freshman students at Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno received on average $1,811 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.

$1,811
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 168 46% $2,016 $338,685
Other Federal Grant 182 50% $1,987 $361,685
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 31 8% $774 $24,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 213 58% $1,811 $385,685

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 49% of freshman students at Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno received $3,401 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,401
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 180 49% $3,401 $612,128
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 180 49% $3,401 $612,128

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.

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.

$7,533
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 146

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 62 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 50 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 33 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 168 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 4 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 75 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

44.6%

Dropout Rate

Out of 168 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 91 students dropped out of the school.

54.2%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 2 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 Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno is greatly skewed towards women students, with 93.0% of undergraduate students being women and 7.0% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 244, with 227 women and 17 men.

  • men 7.0% 17 students
  • women 93.0% 227 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 27% 65 students
  • 20-21 20% 48 students
  • 22-24 19% 46 students
  • 18-19 11% 26 students
  • 30-34 9% 23 students
  • 35-39 9% 22 students
  • 40-49 3% 7 students
  • 50-64 2% 6 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

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