PJ's College of Cosmetology-Richmond campus
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PJ's College of Cosmetology-Richmond

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 12 to 1
Students retention rate 83%

Located in Richmond, Indiana, PJ's College of Cosmetology-Richmond 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-Richmond 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-Richmond 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 12-to-1, PJ's College of Cosmetology-Richmond emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

PJ's College of Cosmetology-Richmond boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 66% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at PJ's College of Cosmetology-Richmond 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-Richmond was $16,929. 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-Richmond net price calculator

$16,929

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

Indiana's average $9,921
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of PJ's College of Cosmetology-Richmond 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 $16,929 $306 (2%) $16,929
2021 $17,235 $5,353 (45%) $17,217 $17,277
2020 $11,882 $311 (3%) $12,256 $11,394
2019 $12,193 $3,874 (47%) $9,683 $13,357
2018 $8,319 $3,815 (31%) $11,356
2017 $12,134 $2,374 (24%) $11,206
2016 $9,760 $379 (4%) $12,994 $15,600
2015 $10,139 $403 (4%) $12,425
2014 $10,542 -- $12,825

How does PJ's College of Cosmetology-Richmond's $16,929 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Indiana colleges, that number is $9,921. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Summit Salon Academy logo Summit Salon Academy
Anderson IN
Private $15,708 7% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by PJ's College of Cosmetology-Richmond 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, 90 of freshman students at PJ's College of Cosmetology-Richmond received on average $6,097 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.

$6,097
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 9 90% $5,869 $52,825
Other Federal Grant 9 90% $6,097 $54,870
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 9 90% $6,097 $54,870

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 100% of freshman students at PJ's College of Cosmetology-Richmond received $8,450 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,450
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 10 100% $8,450 $84,499
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 10 100% $8,450 $84,499

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-Richmond sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 26

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 16 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Outcome

Dropout Rate

Out of 2 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students dropped out of the school.

100.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at PJ's College of Cosmetology-Richmond is greatly skewed towards women students, with 94.3% of undergraduate students being women and 5.7% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 53, with 50 women and 3 men.

  • men 5.7% 3 students
  • women 94.3% 50 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 28% 14 students
  • 22-24 20% 10 students
  • 25-29 18% 9 students
  • 20-21 10% 5 students
  • 30-34 8% 4 students
  • 35-39 6% 3 students
  • 40-49 6% 3 students
  • 50-64 2% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

PJ's College of Cosmetology-Richmond 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-Richmond 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