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San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
Students retention rate 50%
On-time graduation rate 13%

Located in San Francisco, California, SFIEC 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 San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc 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.

San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at SFIEC is reported to be 13%, 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, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at SFIEC is 50% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at SFIEC 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 SFIEC are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Barbering/Barber. 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/Cosmetologist, General

Barbering/Barber

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 San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc was $20,012. 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

SFIEC net price calculator

$20,012

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

California's average $10,382
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of SFIEC 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 $20,012 $3,232 (19%) $21,759 $19,859 $24,089
2021 $16,780 $2,412 (13%) $16,780
2020 $19,192 $85 $17,516 $17,516 $21,888 $23,611
2019 $19,107 $7,653 (29%) $18,266 $19,083 $21,508 $21,218 $24,178
2018 $26,760 $6,049 (29%) $23,684 $29,077
2017 $20,711 $740 (4%) $19,672 $20,222 $21,622 $25,447 $25,447
2016 $19,971 $4,051 (17%) $20,297 $20,979 $24,172 $24,892
2015 $24,022 $2,288 (11%) $23,817 $24,313 $22,815 $24,862 $27,110
2014 $21,734 -- $21,238 $23,076 $25,476 $25,476 $25,476

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc 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, 69 of freshman students at San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc received on average $5,190 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.

$5,190
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 9 69% $5,190 $46,710
Other Federal Grant 9 69% $5,190 $46,710
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 9 69% $5,190 $46,710

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 85% of freshman students at San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc received $8,338 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,338
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 11 85% $8,338 $91,721
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 11 85% $8,338 $91,721

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.

$19,039
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 92

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 68 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 14 students

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 10 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 15 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 6 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

40.0%

Dropout Rate

Out of 15 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 9 students dropped out of the school.

60.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at SFIEC is greatly skewed towards women students, with 87.3% of undergraduate students being women and 12.7% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 205, with 179 women and 26 men.

  • men 12.7% 26 students
  • women 87.3% 179 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 22-24 27% 55 students
  • 25-29 26% 54 students
  • 30-34 16% 32 students
  • 20-21 11% 22 students
  • 18-19 9% 19 students
  • 35-39 5% 11 students
  • 40-49 4% 9 students
  • 50-64 1% 3 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates

Educational Offerings

San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology Inc offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational