Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus campus
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Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus

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 11 to 1
Students retention rate 70%
On-time graduation rate 18%

Located in WOODBURY, Minnesota, Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus 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 Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus 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.

Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus 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 11-to-1, Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus is reported to be 18%, 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, Minnesota state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus is 70% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Minnesota is 72%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus 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 Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus 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 Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus was $16,730. 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

Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus net price calculator

$16,730

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

Minnesota's average $15,223
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus 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 $16,730 $1,389 (8%) $14,371 $15,336 $18,239 $21,022 $21,042
2021 $18,119 $2,591 (17%) $18,949 $20,139 $20,557 $20,505
2020 $15,528 $827 (6%) $14,674 $15,117 $16,780 $17,965 $20,008
2019 $14,701 $668 (5%) $14,780 $11,005 $14,549 $19,614 $18,929
2018 $14,033 $974 (6%) $11,421 $13,590 $16,417 $18,011 $16,521
2017 $15,007 $1,096 (8%) $12,875 $13,065 $13,703 $17,943 $16,783
2016 $13,911 $98 $12,960 $12,186 $15,807 $17,789 $17,445
2015 $13,813 $874 (6%) $12,891 $11,937 $15,559 $16,487 $17,060
2014 $14,687 -- $13,015 $14,725 $16,886 $17,698 $18,166

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus 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, 88 of freshman students at Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus received on average $4,211 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.

$4,211
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 56 67% $3,658 $204,859
Other Federal Grant 56 67% $3,759 $210,492
State Grant/Scholarships 49 59% $1,819 $89,129
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 28 34% $277 $7,765
Total Grant & Scholarships 73 88% $4,211 $307,386

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 76% of freshman students at Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus received $5,844 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,844
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 63 76% $5,844 $368,146
Private Loans 2 2% $4,041 $8,082
Total Loans 63 76% $5,972 $376,228

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.

$8,623
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 110

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 59 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 47 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 9

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 9 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 102 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 18 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 66 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

64.7%

Dropout Rate

Out of 102 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 35 students dropped out of the school.

34.3%

Transferred Out

Out of 102 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students transferred out of the school.

1.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus is greatly skewed towards women students, with 90.5% of undergraduate students being women and 9.5% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 189, with 171 women and 18 men.

  • men 9.5% 18 students
  • women 90.5% 171 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 20-21 26% 50 students
  • 22-24 22% 41 students
  • 25-29 21% 39 students
  • 18-19 15% 29 students
  • 30-34 9% 17 students
  • 35-39 6% 11 students
  • 40-49 1% 2 students

Residency of Students

The following interactive map shows the residency of undergraduate students who enrolled at Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus in the 2022 academic year.

State name Students Count Percentage
Minnesota 54 90.00%
Wisconsin 6 10.00%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus 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

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