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University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts

General Information

Name: University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts
Address: 2913 W. White Oaks Dr., Springfield, IL 62704
Phone:

  • General information: (217) 753-8990
  • Financial aid office: (217) 753-8990
  • Admissions office: (217) 753-8990

Website: www.uscart.com
Type of Institution: Private for-profit, less-than 2-year
Religious affiliation: None

Estimated Student Expenses

Largest program 2006-07Program length (hours)
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General1500

Program prices for full-time students
Detailed expenses2006-072005-062004-05
Tuition and fees$9,340$9,475$9,475
Books and supplies$860$800$800
Living arrangement
Off-campus
        Room and board$5,500$4,800$4,800
        Other expenses$2,950$2,500$2,500
Off-campus with family
        Other expenses$1,950$1,660$1,660

Total expenses   
Off-campus$18,650$17,575$17,575
Off-campus with family$12,150$11,935$11,935

Other programs 2006-07Program
length
(hours)
Tuition
and
fees
Books
and
supplies
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist750$6,050$695
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist350$2,625$475
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other500$1,495$105
0600$7,000$500

Financial Aid Recipients

    Percentage of Students Who Receive Aid:
  • Any form of aid: 79%
  • Federal grants: 72%
  • Institutional grants: 34%
  • Student loans: 65%
    Average Amount of Aid Received:
  • Federal grants:$1452
  • Institutional grants:$400
  • Student loans:$1970

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2006-07):$50

Enrollment

Total enrollment: 200
Overall graduation rate: 67%

Characteristics of students

    • Attendance:
    • Full Time: 75%
    • Part Time: 25%
    • Gender:
    • Men: 2%
    • Women: 98%

White non-hispanic: 81%
Black non-hispanic: 18%
Hispanic: 0%

Degrees offered

    Education
  • Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other - Certificate
    Personal and Culinary Services
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist - Certificate
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General - Certificate
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist - Certificate


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