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North Florida Cosmetology Institute

Tallahassee, FL·Private for-profit·91 students
Last updated: April 1, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 73% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.

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91
Students
$12,136
Net Price
71%
Grad Rate
$23,615
Earnings
10 yr
$6,334
Debt

About This School

North Florida Cosmetology Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Tallahassee, Florida with approximately 91 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $12,136 per year. The graduation rate is 71%, and the typical graduate earns $23,615 within 10 years of enrollment.

Students who are focused, career-minded, and ready to enter the cosmetology field quickly will feel most at home here — this is a small, no-frills vocational school with just 91 students, which means a more personal learning environment than you'd find at a larger institution. The debt picture is genuinely encouraging: median debt at graduation is only $6,334, which is low for any type of school and suggests students aren't taking on crushing loans to complete the program. That said, the long-term earnings concern me — graduates are reporting median income of just $23,615 ten years out, which is tight for covering living expenses in most Florida cities, even with minimal debt. The 71% graduation rate is decent for a cosmetology school but still means roughly 3 in 10 students don't finish, so I'd encourage you to ask the school directly what leads to those departures and what support systems are in place. My honest recommendation: if you're committed to cosmetology as a career and have a clear plan for building a clientele or moving into salon management, the low-debt model here makes it a reasonable choice — but go in with eyes open about the income ceiling and make sure this field, not just this school, is the right fit first.

Setting
Midsize city

Admissions

SAT Scores

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ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
N/A
Out-of-State Tuition
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Avg Net Price
$12,136
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants73%
Median debt at graduation$6,334

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
71%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$23,615
after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,334
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,334
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$19,700
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$23,615
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.7x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White21%
Black59%
Hispanic/Latino5%
Asian1%
Two or more races10%
American Indian/Alaska Native3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (91 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

North Florida Cosmetology Institute

2424 Allen Rd

Tallahassee, FL 32312

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does North Florida Cosmetology Institute cost?

The average net price at North Florida Cosmetology Institute is about $12,136 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.

What is the graduation rate at North Florida Cosmetology Institute?

North Florida Cosmetology Institute has a graduation rate of 71%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.

Sources & Methodology

Data

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