Carolina Academy of Cosmetic Art Science Gastonia North Carolina

Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses

Largest Program
Program Length
Average Completion

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
1,500 contact hours
10 months

Detailed Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010

Tuition and fees
$13,500
$15,000
$15,000
$16,500
10.0%

Books and supplies
$1,400
$1,900
$1,900
$1,900
0.0%

Living arrangement
 
 
 
 
 

Off Campus
 
 
 
 
 

Room and board
$10,230
$10,483
$10,650
$11,099
4.2%

Other
$6,634
$6,721
$6,900
$7,216
4.6%

Off Campus with Family
 
 
 
 
 

Other
$4,610
$4,653
$4,750
$5,027
5.8%

Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010

Off Campus
$31,764
$34,104
$34,450
$36,715
6.6%

Off Campus with Family
$19,510
$21,553
$21,650
$23,427
8.2%

Next largest programs 2009-2010
Program
Program Length
Average Completion
Tuition and fees
Books and supplies

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
600 contact hours
4 months
$6,850
$1,650

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
800 contact hours
6 months
$8,100
$400

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
650 contact hours
5 months
$6,100
$400

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$100

  • Admission is open to all students. Please contact the institution for detail.

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status

National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences
1/1/2003 –
Accredited