Springfield, Illinois

University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts

2913 West White Oaks Drive, Springfield, IL 62704
Visit website 217.753.8990
Program price
$20,750
Schedule
Full-time and part-time options
Program length
1,500 hoursContract limits: 55 weeks full-time; 110 weeks part-time
Next start
Dec 8, 2026

About the program

This 1,500-clock-hour cosmetology program covers hairdressing, basic training, chemicals and hair treatments, sanitation and management, esthetics, nail technology, and related electives. Training includes classroom theory, practical work, and clinic experience.

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What you get

You receive a diploma after completing 1,500 hours and the required clinic/practical tasks, earning at least 85% on the final theory and practical exams, maintaining a 70% cumulative average on theory tests, and paying tuition and fees.

Graduation prepares you for the state licensing exam; the diploma is not a professional license.

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Schedules & start dates

Saturday classes are optional for full-time students and required for part-time students. Part-time weekday classes meet in the evening; Saturday classes meet during the day.

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Study optionClass scheduleHours per weekUpcoming starts
Full-time
DaytimeOn campus

Up to 55 weeks

Class scheduleTue–Fri8:30 AM–4:30 PM

Saturday classes, 8:30 AM–4:00 PM, are optional.

Weekly hours30 hours/weekUpcoming startsNot listed
Part-time
DaytimeEveningWeekendOn campus

Up to 110 weeks

Class scheduleTue, Thu, SatTimes vary by day

Tuesday and Thursday meet 5:30 PM–9:30 PM; Saturday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM is required.

Weekly hours15 hours/weekUpcoming startsNot listed

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Cost & financial aid

Program price

$20,750

Approximate total program cost before financial aid

Includes tuition, registration, and student equipment and books. If you need time beyond your enrollment contract, additional weeks cost $200 full-time or $100 part-time.

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What's included

Registration Fee
$100
Student Equipment and BooksStudent equipment and books.
$900
Tuition1,500 clock hours.
$19,750

Federal financial aid

Available to qualifying students

Eligible students may apply for federal financial aid. The school lists Pell Grants and Federal Direct Loans and provides FAFSA assistance; eligibility depends on factors including income, family size, and education cost.

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Monthly payment plans

Full-time: $2,600 initially, then 11 monthly payments of $1,650. Part-time: $2,600 initially, then 22 monthly payments of $825.

How to enroll

Entry requirements

Applicants may enroll with a high-school diploma, GED, or qualifying homeschooling completion. Ability to Benefit students are not accepted. Transfer-hour consideration for cosmetology requires an official transcript and is decided individually.

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Application steps

  1. Submit an enrollment application through the school website.
  2. Arrange a campus visit. An interview with the admissions counselor is recommended.
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School approval & accreditation

Illinois school or program approval
Approval number:
013000474
Expires:
Status:
Active
Accreditation
Not confirmed

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