For the 2022-23 academic year, tuition at the Staunton School of Cosmetology rose by 1.5%, as revealed in the most recent report, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the private, for-profit institution paid $16,575 this year, which is $250 higher than the $16,325 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
The entire undergraduate student body at the school consists of residents of Virginia.
Data indicates that 87% of full-time undergraduates who began their studies at Staunton School of Cosmetology in 2022-23 received some form of financial aid. Specifically, 16 students were awarded grants or scholarships totaling $63,692, while 19 students obtained student loans amounting to more than $124,720.
Across all undergraduate students, 21 received grants or scholarships totaling $92,706. Additionally, 23 students borrowed $150,866 in federal student loans.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 12 | 52% | $59,001 | $4,917 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 0 | 9% | $0 | $0 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 0 | 9% | $0 | $0 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 16 | 70% | $63,692 | $3,981 |
| Federal student loans | 19 | 83% | $124,720 | $6,564 |
| Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 19 | 83% | $124,720 | $6,564 |
| Total student aid | 20 | 87% | $188,412 | $9,420 |
