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New Beginning College of Cosmetology

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 84%
On-time graduation rate 13%

Located in Albertville, Alabama, New Beginning College of Cosmetology 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 New Beginning College of Cosmetology 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.

New Beginning College of Cosmetology 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 14-to-1, New Beginning College of Cosmetology emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at New Beginning College of Cosmetology is reported to be 13%, 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, Alabama state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 69%.

New Beginning College of Cosmetology boasts an impressive student retention rate of 84% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 73% and 76%, respectively.


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

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at New Beginning College of Cosmetology are 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.

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 New Beginning College of Cosmetology was $12,945. 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

New Beginning College of Cosmetology net price calculator

$12,945

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

Alabama's average $15,805
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of New Beginning College of Cosmetology 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 $12,945 $560 (5%) $12,975 $12,588 $15,386 $14,992 $16,895
2021 $12,385 $296 (2%) $12,505 $11,803 $13,201 $14,441
2020 $12,681 $2,929 (30%) $12,274 $12,380 $14,012 $15,303
2019 $9,752 $337 (4%) $8,893 $11,216 $12,427 $14,301
2018 $9,415 $634 (7%) $9,428 $9,263
2017 $8,781 $601 (6%) $8,504 $8,880 $11,613 $10,149 $9,707
2016 $9,382 $2,141 (30%) $9,375 $9,410 $10,585
2015 $7,241 $2,158 (23%) $7,053 $7,723 $10,078
2014 $9,399 -- $8,651 $11,294 $11,443 $13,482 $13,482

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by New Beginning College of Cosmetology 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, 61 of freshman students at New Beginning College of Cosmetology received on average $4,388 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.

$4,388
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 37 61% $4,287 $158,607
Other Federal Grant 37 61% $4,287 $158,607
State Grant/Scholarships 3 5% $1,250 $3,750
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 37 61% $4,388 $162,357

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 57% of freshman students at New Beginning College of Cosmetology received $5,639 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,639
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 35 57% $5,639 $197,355
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 35 57% $5,639 $197,355

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

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at New Beginning College of Cosmetology sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 50

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 47 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 3 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 30 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 4 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 22 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

73.3%

Dropout Rate

Out of 30 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 8 students dropped out of the school.

26.7%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at New Beginning College of Cosmetology is greatly skewed towards women students, with 96.5% of undergraduate students being women and 3.5% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 57, with 55 women and 2 men.

  • men 3.5% 2 students
  • women 96.5% 55 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 33% 19 students
  • 20-21 28% 16 students
  • 25-29 14% 8 students
  • 22-24 11% 6 students
  • 30-34 7% 4 students
  • 40-49 2% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

New Beginning College of Cosmetology provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates

Educational Offerings

New Beginning College of Cosmetology offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational