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Pivot Point Academy

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 13 to 1
Students retention rate 86%
On-time graduation rate 5%

Located in Bloomingdale, Illinois, Pivot Point Academy 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 Pivot Point Academy 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.

Pivot Point Academy 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 13-to-1, Pivot Point Academy emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Pivot Point Academy is reported to be 5%, 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, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 69%.

Pivot Point Academy 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 70% and 76%, respectively.


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

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Pivot Point Academy are Barbering/Barber, 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.

Barbering/Barber

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 Pivot Point Academy was $11,139. 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

Pivot Point Academy net price calculator

$11,139

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

Illinois's average $13,084
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Pivot Point Academy 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 $11,139 $1 $11,764 $13,169 $13,668 $15,665
2021 $11,140 $712 (7%) $11,916 $14,124 $14,825 $15,630
2020 $10,428 $872 (9%) $10,856 $12,616 $14,612 $14,948
2019 $9,556 $1,869 (16%) $11,684 $13,192 $15,192
2018 $11,425 $92 $11,882 $13,148 $14,884 $14,884 $14,884
2017 $11,517 $1,677 (13%) $11,298 $11,955 $14,598 $14,598 $14,598
2016 $13,194 $1,117 (9%) $12,844 $13,872 $14,891 $14,997 $14,997
2015 $12,077 $500 (4%) $11,712 $13,721 $14,095 $15,145 $15,945
2014 $12,577 -- $11,851 $13,860 $15,228 $15,310

How does Pivot Point Academy's $11,139 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Illinois colleges, that number is $13,084. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
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Mountlake Terrace WA
Private $11,841 6% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Pivot Point Academy during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 45 of freshman students at Pivot Point Academy received on average $4,793 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.

$4,793
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 50 45% $4,793 $239,658
Other Federal Grant 50 45% $4,793 $239,658
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 50 45% $4,793 $239,658

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 48% of freshman students at Pivot Point Academy received $6,963 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,963
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 53 48% $6,963 $369,050
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 53 48% $6,963 $369,050

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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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Pivot Point Academy sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 83

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 46 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 32 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 3 students

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 75 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 4 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 71 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

94.7%

Dropout Rate

Out of 75 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 4 students dropped out of the school.

5.3%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Pivot Point Academy is greatly skewed towards women students, with 89.9% of undergraduate students being women and 10.1% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 109, with 98 women and 11 men.

  • men 10.1% 11 students
  • women 89.9% 98 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 43% 47 students
  • 20-21 23% 25 students
  • 22-24 14% 15 students
  • 25-29 8% 9 students
  • 30-34 6% 6 students
  • 35-39 2% 2 students
  • 40-49 1% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Pivot Point Academy provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Pivot Point Academy offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic