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The Spa School

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 90%
On-time graduation rate 72%

Located in Columbus, Ohio, The Spa School 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 The Spa School 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 Spa School 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.

The Spa School boasts an impressive student retention rate of 90% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 62% and 67%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences
The most popular programs at The Spa School are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design. 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

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 68 of freshman students at The Spa School received on average $2,850 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.

$2,850
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 34 35% $3,949 $134,262
Other Federal Grant 52 53% $3,363 $174,888
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 20 20% $803 $16,050
Total Grant & Scholarships 67 68% $2,850 $190,938

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of The Spa School students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of The Spa School students is 72.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 72.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.0%.

72.5%

  • African American 73.9% 17 students
  • white 73.8% 59 students

Service Offerings

The Spa School provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

The Spa School offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational