Academy of Cosmetology is a private community college located in Merritt Island, FL. It offers 8 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc..

The 2024 tuition & fees of Academy of Cosmetology is $16,400. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Florida private community colleges' average ($25,475).

The school has 113 students, which is lower than Florida community collleges' average (705). The students to faculty ratio is 8 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (16 to 1) of Florida community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees is $16,400 for undergraduate programs at Academy of Cosmetology. The tuition & fees at Academy of Cosmetology is cheaper than the average costs ($25,475) over private community colleges in Florida.

The following tables show 2023-2024 tuition & fees at Academy of Cosmetology and compare to Florida community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes of tuition costs over last 5 years. Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. You can check more comprehensive tuition information at cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance
Amount
Tuition & Fees$16,400
Books & Supplies$1,500
Off-Campus Living Costs$36,000
Average Financial Aid$4,357
Cost of Attendance$53,900
Total Costs After Financial Aid$49,543
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Tuition & Fees
Academy of Cosmetology$16,400
Private Community Colleges in Florida$25,475
Private Community Colleges in U.S.$19,928
2024 Costs and Completion Information of Largest Programs
Program NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthsAvg. Completion Time
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist$16,400 $1,500 1,200 Hours 12 Months
Barbering/Barber$9,850 $1,250 600 Hours 6 Months
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist$3,900 $600 260 Hours 3 Months
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage$10,100 $1,450 600 Hours 6 Months
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other)$8,000 $1,500 600 Hours 6 Months
Barbering/Barber$16,400 $1,500 1,200 Hours 12 Months

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Academy of Cosmetology offers Certificate programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs8NOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist23 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Barbering/Barber8 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Facial Treatment Specialist/FacialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail InstructorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic MassageNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 113 students at Academy of Cosmetology including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 22 male students and 100 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total1221211
Male Students22220
Female Students100991

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Academy of Cosmetology.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
TypeLess than 2-year, private (for-profit)
Address2088 N. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island, FL
Phone321-452-8490
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »$16,400
Student Population »113 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »32%
Transfer-out Rate3%
Retention Rate56%
Average Financial Aid »$4,357
Students to Faculty8:1 (12.50%)