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The Institute of Beauty and Wellness

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 6 to 1
Students retention rate 91%
On-time graduation rate 14%

Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Institute of Beauty and Wellness is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of The Institute of Beauty and Wellness 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.

The Institute of Beauty and Wellness 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 6-to-1, The Institute of Beauty and Wellness emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at The Institute of Beauty and Wellness is reported to be 14%, 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, Wisconsin state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 53% whereas the national average was 69%.

The Institute of Beauty and Wellness boasts an impressive student retention rate of 91% , 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: 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 The Institute of Beauty and Wellness are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, Barbering/Barber, Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda. 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

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

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 The Institute of Beauty and Wellness was $10,192. 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

The Institute of Beauty and Wellness net price calculator

$10,192

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

Wisconsin's average $12,926
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of The Institute of Beauty and Wellness 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 $10,192 $495 (5%) $8,401 $7,449 $11,695 $13,815 $16,788
2021 $10,687 $1,678 (19%) $9,995 $9,543 $15,640 $17,563 $17,563
2020 $9,009 $815 (8%) $9,430 $8,224 $13,933 $17,294 $17,294
2019 $9,824 $1,544 (14%) $10,654 $8,054 $12,925 $17,253 $17,253
2018 $11,368 $1,805 (14%) $11,749 $10,565 $12,951 $18,142 $18,142
2017 $13,173 $602 (5%) $12,701 $12,883 $15,649 $18,090 $18,378
2016 $12,571 $1,326 (12%) $13,150 $13,819 $16,977 $18,801 $19,281
2015 $11,245 $627 (6%) $10,958 $13,155 $17,304 $18,393 $18,471
2014 $10,618 -- $9,436 $9,357 $16,595 $17,453 $17,522

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by The Institute of Beauty and Wellness 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 The Institute of Beauty and Wellness received on average $4,870 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.

$4,870
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 48 61% $5,703 $273,754
Other Federal Grant 71 90% $4,870 $345,790
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 71 90% $4,870 $345,790

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 77% of freshman students at The Institute of Beauty and Wellness received $7,913 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,913
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 61 77% $7,913 $482,670
Private Loans 3 4% $15,861 $47,584
Total Loans 62 78% $8,552 $530,254

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.

NO DATA

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.

$8,938
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at The Institute of Beauty and Wellness sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 241

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 124 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 55 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 53 students

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 9 students

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 35

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 28 students

Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 93 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 13 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 72 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

77.4%

Dropout Rate

Out of 93 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 21 students dropped out of the school.

22.6%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at The Institute of Beauty and Wellness is greatly skewed towards women students, with 92.9% of undergraduate students being women and 7.1% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 196, with 182 women and 14 men.

  • men 7.1% 14 students
  • women 92.9% 182 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 22% 43 students
  • 22-24 22% 43 students
  • 25-29 20% 39 students
  • 20-21 18% 36 students
  • 30-34 8% 15 students
  • 40-49 7% 13 students
  • 35-39 2% 4 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

The Institute of Beauty and Wellness provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

The Institute of Beauty and Wellness 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

Veteran Services

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