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PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green

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 10 to 1
Students retention rate 97%
On-time graduation rate 9%

Located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green 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 PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green 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.

PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 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 10-to-1, PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green is reported to be 9%, 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, Kentucky state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 69%.

PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green boasts an impressive student retention rate of 97% , 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.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, 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

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 PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green was $11,023. 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

PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green net price calculator

$11,023

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

Kentucky's average $12,742
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green 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 $11,023 $512 (4%) $21,015 $19,093
2021 $11,535 $3,477 (43%) $21,209 $18,043
2020 $8,058 $1,068 (15%) $12,809 $12,401
2019 $6,990 $5,185 (43%) $12,382 $11,824 $15,675
2018 $12,175 $2,125 (21%) $12,767
2017 $10,050 $1,382 (12%) $12,221
2016 $11,432 $2,001 (21%) $9,434 $10,853 $10,853
2015 $9,431 No change $5,286
2014 $9,431 -- $6,367 $9,223

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green 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, 71 of freshman students at PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green received on average $5,024 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.

$5,024
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 67 71% $4,955 $332,010
Other Federal Grant 67 71% $5,024 $336,610
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 67 71% $5,024 $336,610

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 86% of freshman students at PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green received $7,460 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,460
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 82 86% $7,460 $611,705
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 82 86% $7,460 $611,705

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 PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 190

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 90 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 64 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 31 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 92 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 8 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 53 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

57.6%

Dropout Rate

Out of 92 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 37 students dropped out of the school.

40.2%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 2 students are still enrolled in the school.

2.2%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green is greatly skewed towards women students, with 98.2% of undergraduate students being women and 1.8% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 275, with 270 women and 5 men.

  • men 1.8% 5 students
  • women 98.2% 270 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 20-21 23% 63 students
  • 18-19 19% 52 students
  • 22-24 18% 49 students
  • 25-29 16% 43 students
  • 30-34 8% 22 students
  • 35-39 8% 21 students
  • 40-49 4% 12 students
  • 50-64 1% 3 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green 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