Sweetwater Institute of Cosmetology
Sweetwater Institute of Cosmetology is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Sweetwater, TN. It offers 4 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Sweetwater Institute of Cosmetology is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and the 2025 tuition and fees is $12,000. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist programs ($16,042). The length of the program is 1,500 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 12 months.
The following table shows the 4 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Sweetwater Institute of Cosmetology.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $12,000 | $1,500 | 1,500 Hours | 12 Months | $16,042 |
| 2 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $5,000 | $600 | 750 Hours | 7 Months | $16,042 |
| 3 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $4,900 | $1,000 | 600 Hours | 5 Months | $16,042 |
| 4 | Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | $3,000 | $200 | 300 Hours | 6 Months | $7,334 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 22 students attended Sweetwater Institute of Cosmetology in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 7 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 7 (full-time).
The graduation rate of Sweetwater Institute of Cosmetology is 78% and the retention rate is 95% at the school.
| Student Population | 22 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 78% |
| Number of Faculty | 7 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Sweetwater Institute of Cosmetology is $12,000
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
48% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,905 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $12,000 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,500 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $7,007 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $6,125 |
| Average Financial Amount | $4,905 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Sweetwater Institute of Cosmetology offers 4 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 48 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 3 | 0 | 26 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 22 |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 48 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Sweetwater Institute of Cosmetology are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 48 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 26 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 22 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 26 completers |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | ✕ | 0 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | ✕ | 22 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | ✕ | 4 |
| Total | 26 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 22 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 22 |
| Total | 22 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 22 students have enrolled into Sweetwater Institute of Cosmetology. By gender, 1 male and 21 female students are attending the school.
There are 20 White (90.91%), 2 Hispanic (9.09%), and 2 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 22 | 1 | 21 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 20 | 1 | 19 |
| Two More | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 409 Sweetwater-Vonore Road, Sweetwater, TN
- 423-351-0071
- School Website
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