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Elevate Salon Institute-Westminster
Westminster, Colorado · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 6775 W. 88th Ave, Westminster, CO 80031 · Phone: (303) 776-8110 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Mar 2025 · Other · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Sep 2023 · Renewal of Accreditation. 4 sanction actions in the window.
Elevate Salon Institute-Westminster is a private for-profit trade school in Westminster, Colorado offering esthetician, nail technician, and cosmetology programs.
Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus, though the state average completion rate in Colorado is 69.2%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used at this campus since it does not participate in Title IV.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $31,940 | $54,500 | $76,520 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $32,030 | $37,110 | $46,490 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $31,520 | $37,690 | $59,710 |
| Barbers | $33,130 | $61,500 | $78,510 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Colorado (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 65 | $21,993 | $17,631 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 29 | $21,993 | $17,631 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 10 | $21,993 | $17,631 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | $21,993 | $17,631 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | $21,993 | $17,631 | $6,333 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Elevate Salon Institute-Westminster is a private for-profit trade school located in Westminster, Colorado, a large suburb setting. Accreditation status for this campus was not found in DAPIP, and federal financial aid (Title IV) does not apply here, meaning FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used to pay for programs at this campus. The school's programs span esthetician, nail technician, cosmetology, and barber training, with the largest enrollments in Esthetician schools (65 completers), Nail technician schools (29 completers), and Cosmetology schools (10 completers).
In terms of measurable outcomes, this campus reported 114 trade program completers. The state average completion rate for comparable programs in Colorado is 69.2%, but this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates, median earnings 10 years after entry, annual cost of attendance, and the share of students receiving Pell Grants are also not reported for this campus in federal data.
Based on the program mix, this campus appears geared toward students pursuing licensure-track beauty and personal-care trades such as esthetics, nail technology, cosmetology, and barbering. Because Title IV aid is not available, students should confirm payment options directly with the school. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and any updated outcome data directly with the school by phone or online, and can review official federal statistics through the College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers esthetician, nail technician, cosmetology, and barber programs, with the largest programs being Esthetician schools (65 completers), Nail technician schools (29 completers), and Cosmetology schools (10 completers).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Accreditation status for this campus was not found in DAPIP. Contact the school directly at (303) 776-8110 or visit its website to confirm current accreditation status.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
No, this campus does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's own completion rate is not reported in federal data, so a comparison to the state average cannot be made. The Colorado state average completion rate for comparable programs is 69.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Check the College Scorecard link for any updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Elevate Salon Institute-Westminster is a private for-profit school, which typically means it operates for owner or investor profit rather than being funded by public or non-profit sources, and its Title IV status affects available financial aid options.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school at (303) 776-8110 or visit https://www.esiwestminster.com/ for specific program durations.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review official federal data for this campus at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?479983, and contact the school directly to confirm current accreditation status.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for esthetician, nail technician, cosmetology, or barber work are not detailed in the provided data; contact the school directly to learn about state licensing steps tied to its programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Elevate Salon Institute-Westminster at (303) 776-8110 or through its website, https://www.esiwestminster.com/.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.