Port Huron Cosmetology College campus
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Port Huron Cosmetology College

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 10%

Located in Waterford, Michigan, Port Huron Cosmetology College is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Port Huron Cosmetology College 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.

Port Huron Cosmetology College 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 10-to-1, Port Huron Cosmetology College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Port Huron Cosmetology College is reported to be 10%, 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, Michigan state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at Port Huron Cosmetology College is 75% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Michigan is 76%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Port Huron Cosmetology College do not continue their studies after the first year.


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

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.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Port Huron Cosmetology College are 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.

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 Port Huron Cosmetology College was $12,119. 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

Port Huron Cosmetology College net price calculator

$12,119

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

Michigan's average $12,908
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Port Huron Cosmetology College 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 $12,119 $143 (1%) $12,119
2021 $11,976 $3,358 (39%) $11,976
2020 $8,618 $2,283 (21%) $9,482
2019 $10,901 $1,344 (14%) $10,034 $9,995 $13,965
2018 $9,557 $1,155 (11%) $9,287 $12,432 $13,215
2017 $10,712 $233 (2%) $10,618
2016 $10,479 $122 (1%) $10,986
2015 $10,601 $925 (10%) $11,006
2014 $9,676 -- $9,651

How does Port Huron Cosmetology College's $12,119 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Michigan colleges, that number is $12,908. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Elevate Salon Institute-Westminster logo Elevate Salon Institute-Westminster
Westminster CO
Private $13,155 9% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Port Huron Cosmetology College 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, 24 of freshman students at Port Huron Cosmetology College received on average $2,907 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.

$2,907
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 8 24% $2,907 $23,259
Other Federal Grant 8 24% $2,907 $23,259
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 8 24% $2,907 $23,259

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 18% of freshman students at Port Huron Cosmetology College received $4,042 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,042
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 6 18% $4,042 $24,250
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 6 18% $4,042 $24,250

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 Port Huron Cosmetology College sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 34

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 28 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 20 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 11 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

55.0%

Dropout Rate

Out of 20 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 9 students dropped out of the school.

45.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Port Huron Cosmetology College is greatly skewed towards women students, with 100.0% of undergraduate students being women and 0.0% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 54, with 54 women and 0 men.

  • men 0.0% 0 students
  • women 100.0% 54 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 22-24 20% 11 students
  • 25-29 20% 11 students
  • 18-19 13% 7 students
  • 30-34 13% 7 students
  • 35-39 11% 6 students
  • 20-21 9% 5 students
  • 40-49 7% 4 students
  • 50-64 4% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Port Huron Cosmetology College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Port Huron Cosmetology College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Veteran Services

  • Recognized student veteran organization