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Skin Science Institute

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 92%
On-time graduation rate 87%

Located in Sandy, Utah, Skin Science Institute is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Skin Science Institute 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.

Skin Science Institute 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, Skin Science Institute emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Skin Science Institute boasts an impressive student retention rate of 92% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 76%, respectively.


  • 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 Skin Science Institute are 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.

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 Skin Science Institute was $17,143. 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

Skin Science Institute net price calculator

$17,143

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

Utah's average $11,723
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Skin Science Institute 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 $17,143 $3,658 (18%) $25,736 $11,103 $29,603 $29,603
2021 $20,801 $2,415 (13%) $21,357 $22,407 $23,107 $25,207
2020 $18,386 $2,998 (14%) $22,016 $21,365 $18,054
2019 $21,384 $7,037 (49%) $19,812 $23,012 $24,812
2018 $14,347 $2,876 (17%) $17,491 $20,717
2017 $17,223 $199 (1%) $18,420 $21,373 $21,373 $21,373
2016 $17,422 $397 (2%) $16,619 $17,801
2015 $17,819 $84 $20,220
2014 $17,903 -- $19,038

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Skin Science Institute 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, 56 of freshman students at Skin Science Institute received on average $4,007 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.

$4,007
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 24 48% $3,895 $93,479
Other Federal Grant 24 48% $3,895 $93,479
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 26 52% $719 $18,705
Total Grant & Scholarships 28 56% $4,007 $112,184

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 52% of freshman students at Skin Science Institute received $7,249 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,249
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 26 52% $7,249 $188,485
Private Loans 5 10% $5,949 $29,744
Total Loans 26 52% $8,393 $218,229

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 Skin Science Institute sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 154

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 124 students

Master Aesthetician/Esthetician

Undergraduate Certificate 30 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 45 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 39 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 39 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

86.7%

Dropout Rate

Out of 45 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 5 students dropped out of the school.

11.1%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 1 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 Skin Science Institute 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 182, with 182 women and 0 men.

  • men 0.0% 0 students
  • women 100.0% 182 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 33% 59 students
  • 20-21 31% 56 students
  • 22-24 16% 29 students
  • 25-29 7% 12 students
  • 30-34 4% 8 students
  • 35-39 4% 7 students
  • 40-49 1% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Educational Offerings

Skin Science Institute offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)