Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Formations Institute with program length and completion time.
2025 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Formations Institute
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $17,400$1,8501500 Contact Hours15 Months $16,042
2Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $8,250$1,650600 Contact Hours5 Months $9,978
3Barbering/Barber $17,400$1,8501500 Contact Hours15 Months $14,546
4Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $7,050$1,150600 Contact Hours5 Months $5,356
5Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor $11,650$6001000 Contact Hours10 Months $7,334

Tuition & Fees Trends Chart

The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Cosmetology/Cosmetologist program which is the largest program at Formations Institute.

2025 Living Costs

The 2025 average living costs is $30,842 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Formations Institutehas decreased by 0.85% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Formations Institute.
Living Costs Trends
Formations Institute 2025 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$15,025$10,925
2022$16,350$12,450
2023$16,350$12,450
2024$21,750$14,500
2025$21,286$9,556
Living Costs Trends Chart