Waterloo, Iowa

Capri College

2323 Crossroads Blvd., Waterloo, IA 50702
Visit website 1-319-234-2600
Program price
$21,345
Schedule
Full-time evening schedule (33 hours/week)
Program length
1,550 hours52 weeks
Next start
Nov 3, 2026

About the program

Capri College in Waterloo offers a 1,550-hour cosmetology program covering hair cutting, styling and coloring, skincare, makeup and nail care. Classroom learning is combined with supervised practice on clients in the student salon and spa. Business and client-service training are part of the curriculum.

What you get

You receive a Diploma in Cosmetology after completing the required coursework and 1,550 clock hours, passing the final exam, meeting the 75% academic and 80% attendance requirements, satisfying financial obligations and completing exit paperwork.

  • The diploma is your school qualification, not a professional license. Iowa licensing also requires the licensing exam and a license application with a fee.
  • Planning to work outside Iowa? Capri’s program is designed for Iowa requirements; another state may require additional steps or training.

Student outcomes

Completion rate

90%

4/2022-3/2023

30 students enrolled in the reporting group

Job placement

88%

4/2022-3/2023

Licensure rate

100%

4/2022-3/2023

Schedules & start dates

Basic training: Attend four days a week for approximately 10–12 weeks.

After basic training: Move to five days a week, including evening hours. The program averages 33 hours per week; some locations or circumstances allow a four-day arrangement.

The $100 application fee is due 30 days before the intended start to assure class placement.

Study optionClass scheduleHours per weekUpcoming starts
Full-time
EveningOn campus

52 weeks

Class schedule

School-stated weekly average, not a fixed weekly timetable. Basic training runs four days for approximately 10–12 weeks; later training runs five days including evenings. Some four-day arrangements may be permitted.

Weekly hours33 hours/weekUpcoming starts

Cost & financial aid

Program price

$21,345

Approximate total program cost before financial aid

The school’s program total is $21,345, including $19,180 in tuition and fees and $2,165 for equipment, books and uniforms, with tax. The required $100 application fee is additional, bringing the standard school-package budget to $21,445 before financial aid. These prices apply July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027.

The school-supplied materials package includes an iPad. Comparable kit items and books may be purchased elsewhere if you inform the school; this can change your materials cost. Living and transportation expenses are separate.

What's included

Tuition and feesJuly 1, 2026–June 30, 2027.
$19,180
Equipment, books and uniformsSchool-supplied package including tax and an iPad. Comparable kit items/books may be sourced elsewhere with school notification.
$2,165
Application feeAdditional to the school’s $21,345 program total.
$100

Federal financial aid

Available to qualifying students

Start with the FAFSA to find out which federal grants and loans you qualify for. Use Waterloo school code E40507. Grants and loans are different: loans must be repaid, and financial aid may not cover the full program cost.

Capri also offers a Time Pay plan and a limited Erin Fiegen Memorial Discount for eligible January–June cosmetology starts. These are separate options, not automatic reductions in tuition.

Explore Capri financial aid

Time Pay

50% one week before classes start, then 25% at one-quarter and 25% halfway through scheduled program hours.

Erin Fiegen Memorial Discount

$2,000

Eligibility: Up to three students per campus each year, for first-time cosmetology students with no transfer hours and a January–June start. Selection is required.

Apply at least one month before classes start. The discount is credited after successfully completing 900 hours, with uninterrupted enrollment and first-year requirements met; it is not an upfront payment or an automatic reduction.

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How to enroll

Entry requirements

  • Education: High school diploma, graduation transcript or recognized equivalency.
  • Identification: A current driver’s license or government-issued ID.
  • Campus visit: A full visit is part of the admissions process.

Application steps

  1. Schedule and complete a visit to the Waterloo campus.
  2. Submit the enrollment application and required addenda, education proof, ID copy and $100 application fee. The fee is due 30 days before classes start to assure placement.
  3. Arrange payment or apply for aid if needed, then complete the school’s enrollment process. Full acceptance follows the required two-week trial period.
View Capri enrollment information

School approval & accreditation

Iowa school or program approval
Approval number:
000139
Status:
Active
Accreditation
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)

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