The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology

The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology is a small private non-profit higher education located in Downers Grove, Illinois, with an undergraduate enrollment of 39. The institution offers undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple academic disciplines, serving a student body drawn primarily from the local and regional population. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Illinois postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. The institution maintains an open-admissions policy for most of its programs, making it accessible to a broad range of prospective students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $18,834 per year. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $7,917. The student-to-faculty ratio is 6:1. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.