William Edge Institute campus
William Edge Institute logo

William Edge 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 9 to 1
Students retention rate 93%
On-time graduation rate 90%

Located in New Braunfels, Texas, William Edge 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 William Edge 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.

William Edge Institute 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 9-to-1, William Edge Institute emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

William Edge Institute boasts an impressive student retention rate of 93% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% 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 William Edge Institute are Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor, 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, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

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 William Edge Institute was $20,625. 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

William Edge Institute net price calculator

$20,625

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

Texas's average $10,664
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of William Edge 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 $20,625 $319 (2%) $20,288 $18,114
2021 $20,306 $3,976 (16%) $18,463
2020 $24,282 $3,699 (18%) $23,515 $25,352
2019 $20,583 $11,947 (138%) $19,237
2018 $8,636 $879 (11%) $8,636
2017 $7,757 $3,241 (72%) $7,560 $9,922
2016 $4,516 $1,901 (30%) $4,516
2015 $6,417 $680 (10%) $6,195 $7,968
2014 $7,097 -- $7,102 $5,772 $9,622

How does William Edge Institute's $20,625 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Texas colleges, that number is $10,664. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School logo Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School
Bossier City LA
Private $12,202 41% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by William Edge 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, 75 of freshman students at William Edge Institute received on average $3,575 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.

$3,575
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 18 56% $4,447 $80,052
Other Federal Grant 24 75% $3,575 $85,804
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 24 75% $3,575 $85,804

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.

NO DATA
NO DATA
NO DATA

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.

$15,657
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

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

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 40

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 31 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 31 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 28 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 28 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

90.3%

Dropout Rate

Out of 31 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 3 students dropped out of the school.

9.7%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at William Edge Institute is greatly skewed towards women students, with 96.4% of undergraduate students being women and 3.6% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 56, with 54 women and 2 men.

  • men 3.6% 2 students
  • women 96.4% 54 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 27% 15 students
  • 20-21 14% 8 students
  • 22-24 14% 8 students
  • 40-49 11% 6 students
  • 25-29 9% 5 students
  • 35-39 9% 5 students
  • 30-34 4% 2 students
  • 50-64 2% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

William Edge Institute 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)