Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Dorsey School of Beauty is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and the 2024 tuition and fees is $28,650. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist programs ($16,042). The length of the program is 1,500 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 14 months.
The following table shows the 4 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Dorsey School of Beauty.
Tuition & Completion Time for 4 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $28,650-1,500 Hours14 Months $16,042
2Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor $4,995-500 Hours5 Months $7,334
3Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $4,415-440 Hours7 Months $9,978
4Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $3,665-400 Hours4 Months $5,356

Important Academic Statistics

Total 220 students attended Dorsey School of Beauty in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 3 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 19 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 15 (full-time) and 22 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Dorsey School of Beauty is 46% and the retention rate is 38% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population220
Graduation Rate46%
Number of Faculty22
Student to Faculty Ratio18 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Dorsey School of Beauty is $28,650 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
48% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,804 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$28,650
Books & Supplies-
Off-Campus Room & Board$20,655
Off-Campus Expenses$15,768
Average Financial Amount$6,804

Offered Certificate Programs

Dorsey School of Beauty offers 4 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 196 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate30130
2 Years Certificate1066
Total40196

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Dorsey School of Beauty are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 196 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 130 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 66 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 130 completers
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist56
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist72
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor2
Total130
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 66 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist66
Total66

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 220 students have enrolled into Dorsey School of Beauty. By gender, 1 male and 219 female students are attending the school.
There are 46 White (20.91%), 137 Black/African American (62.27%), 12 Hispanic (5.45%), and 37 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total2201219
American Indian/Native American505
Asian000
Black/African American1371136
Hispanic12012
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White46046
Two More19019
Un-Known101
Non-resident Alien000

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