Elite School of Cosmetology

175 Benedict Avenue
Norwalk, OH 44857
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Elite School of Cosmetology serves 200 students (89% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 38%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 200 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
  • Minority enrollment: 35%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Elite School of Cosmetology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Programs offered

School Overview

The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Elite School of Cosmetology
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
6 staff
24 staff
Number of Programs Offered
8
7
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Elite School of Cosmetology has declined by 23% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 33:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Elite School of Cosmetology diversity score of 0.54 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
200 students
612 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
177 students
342 students
# Part-Time Students
23 students
270 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
177 students
354 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
177 students
342 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
23 students
356 students
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
17%
16%
% White
65%
62%
% Hawaiian
5%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
58%
59%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2018)
$13,000
$14,600
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$6,333
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elite School of Cosmetology's ranking?
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 200 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
  • Minority enrollment: 35%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Ohio public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,117 per year for in-state students and $10,797 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,902 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Ohio is 72%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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