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Paroba College of Cosmetology

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Acceptance rate 84%
Students retention rate 86%
On-time graduation rate 37%

Located in Everett, Washington, Paroba College of Cosmetology is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Paroba 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.

The acceptance rate of 84% indicates that Paroba College of Cosmetology is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Paroba College of Cosmetology emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Paroba College of Cosmetology is reported to be 37%, 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, Washington state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 41% whereas the national average was 69%.

Paroba College of Cosmetology 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 74% and 76%, respectively.


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.

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2019 admitted students

84.4%

Application Fees

Fall 2019

$100

Applicants Stats

The following table details the number of students who applied, admitted, and enrolled in Paroba College of Cosmetology during the Fall 2019 enrollment season.

Total Men Women
Applicants 77 26 51
Admitted students 65 23 42
Enrolled students 30 9 21
Acceptance rate 84% 88% 82%
Yield rate 46% 39% 50%
    • Total Applicants

      During the Fall 2019 enrollment season, Paroba College of Cosmetology received a total of 77 applications. These applications included 26 male applicants and 51 female applicants.
    • Admitted Students

      Out of the 77 applicants, Paroba College of Cosmetology admitted 65 students. Among the admitted students, there were 23 males and 42 females who received offers of admission.
    • Enrolled Students

      Among the admitted students, 30 students chose to enroll at Paroba College of Cosmetology. This means that 30 students accepted the admission offers and officially registered to attend the university for the Fall 2019 term. Among the enrolled students, 9 were male and 21 were female.
    • Acceptance Rate

      The acceptance rate is the percentage of applicants who were offered admission. In this case, Paroba College of Cosmetology had an overall acceptance rate of 84% for the Fall 2019 enrollment season. When we break it down by gender, the acceptance rate for male applicants was 88% while the acceptance rate for female applicants was 82%.
    • Yield Rate

      The yield rate is the percentage of admitted students who actually chose to enroll at the university. Paroba College of Cosmetology had an overall yield rate of 46% for the Fall 2019 term. The yield rate for male admitted students was 39%, and for female admitted students, it was 50%.

Admission and Enrollment Trends

The following table presents the application, admission, and enrollment statistics for Paroba College of Cosmetology over the past 5 years.

Applicants Admitted Students Acceptance Rate Enrolled Students Yield Rate
Year Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women
2015 47 11 36 43 10 32 92% 91% 89% 28 5 23 65% 50% 72%
2016 27 12 15 22 10 12 82% 83% 80% 13 6 7 59% 60% 58%
2017 90 26 64 78 21 57 87% 81% 89% 25 8 17 32% 38% 30%
2018 70 12 58 61 9 52 87% 75% 90% 34 3 31 56% 33% 60%
2019 77 26 51 65 23 42 84% 88% 82% 30 9 21 46% 39% 50%

Accepted Credits

Fall 2019

The following is a list of college preparatory work and life experience that are accepted at Paroba College of Cosmetology.

  • Credit for life experiences

    Not Accepted
  • Advanced placement (AP) credits

    Not Accepted
  • Dual credit (college credit earned while in high school)

    Not Accepted

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Paroba College of Cosmetology are Master Aesthetician/Esthetician, Barbering/Barber, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design, 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.

Master Aesthetician/Esthetician

Barbering/Barber

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

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 Paroba College of Cosmetology was $20,508. 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

Paroba College of Cosmetology net price calculator

$20,508

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

Washington's average $9,196
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Paroba 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 $20,508 $4,657 (29%) $24,915
2021 $15,851 $1,254 (7%) $17,309 $22,451
2020 $17,105 $1,398 (8%) $18,669 $19,275 $21,815 $20,580
2019 $18,503 $3,695 (25%) $19,049 $19,995
2018 $14,808 $891 (6%) $15,644
2017 $15,699 $3,532 (29%) $17,362
2016 $12,167 $2,260 (16%) $13,463
2015 $14,427 $606 (4%) $14,518
2014 $15,033 -- $15,072 $14,975 $16,535 $17,569

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Paroba 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, 32 of freshman students at Paroba College of Cosmetology received on average $4,403 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.

$4,403
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 6 32% $4,403 $26,419
Other Federal Grant 6 32% $4,403 $26,419
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 6 32% $4,403 $26,419

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 79% of freshman students at Paroba College of Cosmetology received $7,534 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,534
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 15 79% $7,534 $113,012
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 15 79% $7,534 $113,012

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.

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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.

$15,145
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

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

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 90

Master Aesthetician/Esthetician

Undergraduate Certificate 34 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 28 students

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 16 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 9 students

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 46 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 17 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 36 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

78.3%

Dropout Rate

Out of 46 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 10 students dropped out of the school.

21.7%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Paroba College of Cosmetology is greatly skewed towards women students, with 78.3% of undergraduate students being women and 21.7% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 92, with 72 women and 20 men.

  • men 21.7% 20 students
  • women 78.3% 72 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 24% 22 students
  • 20-21 21% 19 students
  • 18-19 18% 17 students
  • 22-24 12% 11 students
  • 40-49 11% 10 students
  • 30-34 9% 8 students
  • 50-64 3% 3 students
  • 35-39 2% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Paroba College of Cosmetology provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Paroba 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