University of Spa and Massage Therapy
2913 West White Oaks Drive
Springfield, IL 62704
Springfield, IL 62704
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http://www.uscart.com| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | Cosmetology, Classic Barbering, Esthiology, Nail Technology, Teacher Training and Massage Therapy |
| Date founded | 1978 |
| Degrees offered | Diploma: 1,500-hour cosmetology; 750-hour esthiology; 500 and 1,000-hour instructor's training; 350-hour nail technology; 600-hour massage therapy |
| School accreditation | National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), approved by Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, and Illinois Board of Higher Education |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Population of city the school is in | 115,000 |
| County | Sangamon |
| School visit availability | 8:30am-4:00pm M-F |
| Contact to set up school visit |
Alicia Wessel 217.753.8990 mailto:info@uscart.com |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, male students | 11 |
| Number of full time, female students | 82 |
| Total number of full time students | 93 |
| Number of part time, male students | 1 |
| Number of part time, female students | 29 |
| Total number of part-time students | 30 |
| Total number of male students | 12 |
| Total number of female students | 111 |
| Total number of students | 123 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Black | 22% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| White | 73% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 0% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 0% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 0 |
| Other out-of-state student information | N/A |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 0% |
| Number of countries represented | 0 |
| Other international student information | N/A |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 32% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Costs (for proprietary schools) |
Tuition includes Books & Supplies: Cosmetology: $18,000 Esthetician: $9,600 Nail Technician: $4,250 Teacher Training: $2,100 Massage Therapist: $9,800 Classic Barbering: $12,000 |
| Academic program/major | Yes |
| Tuition refund policy | Please refer to course catalogs found on our website at www.uscart.com. |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Alicia Wessel |
| Financial aid contact title | Admissions & Financial Aid Officer |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 217.753.8990 |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | 2 weeks prior to start of class |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2020-2021; 2021-2022 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Veteran's benefits | |
| Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Amy Pruitt |
| Admissions contact title | Director of Admissions & Financial Aid |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 217.753.8990 |
| For incoming students | Open (virtually all applicants are accepted) |
| Open admissions policy applies to | All programs |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Admission is available | Every six weeks |
| Application deadline | One week prior to start of class |
| Submit these items: | |
| Application | Required for all students |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Admissions contact e-mail #2 | |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| School catalog website | Find more information on this website |
| To get a catalog | 217.753.8990 |
| Academic calendar | Every 6 weeks |
| Number of faculty on campus | 20 |
| Student faculty ratio | 8:1 |
| Evenings | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Short-term courses | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Academic advising | Yes |
| Basic job skills | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Student lounge | Yes |
| Accessibility contact person | Amy Pruitt |
| Accessibility contact title | Director of Admissions & Financial Aid |
| Accessibility contact e-mail | |
| Accessibility contact phone | 217.753.8990 |
| Accessibility services website | Find more information on this website |
| Barrier-free campus | Yes |
| Designated parking | Yes |
| Registration assistance | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |