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Rosel School of Cosmetology

Niles, Illinois · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:

Cosmetology schoolsEsthetician schoolsNail technician schools
88%completion rate · Illinois avg 58%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$16,312median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$19,819median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$10,903annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 307 Golf Mill Center, Niles, IL 60714 · Phone: (773) 508-5600 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Rosel School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school in Niles, Illinois offering cosmetology, esthetician, and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.

Rosel School of Cosmetology has an 87.7% completion rate, above the Illinois state average of 58.4%, and median earnings 10 years after entry of $19,819, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance at Rosel School of Cosmetology is $10,903, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 17.6% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Rosel School of Cosme… Rosel School of Cosme…: 87.7% 87.7% Illinois average Illinois average: 58.4% 58.4% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$31,200$34,040$41,110
Skincare specialists$31,200$45,330$47,360
Manicurists and pedicurists$31,200$37,050$46,410

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Illinois (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, under 300 hours 27 $14,482 $12,776 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 20 $14,482 $12,776 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 6 $14,482 $12,776 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 2 $14,482 $12,776 not reported

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.

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About this school

Rosel School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school located in Niles, Illinois, a large suburb. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and it participates in federal Title IV programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid such as federal loans and Pell Grants. Its programs are concentrated in cosmetology, with additional offerings in esthetician and nail technician training. Among its top programs, cosmetology accounts for the largest share of completers, followed by esthetician and nail technician programs.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 87.7%, which is above the state average of 58.4% for similar programs in Illinois. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $19,819. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $10,903, and 17.6% of students receive Pell Grants, an indicator of financial need among the student body.

This campus is structured around short, focused career-training programs rather than multi-year associate degrees, which may suit students seeking a quicker path into the cosmetology, esthetics, or nail technology fields, including adult career changers, though exact program lengths are not detailed here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review the school's outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Rosel School of Cosmetology offers cosmetology, esthetician, and nail technician programs. Cosmetology is by far the largest program, with esthetics and nail technology also available.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants and federal loans.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 87.7%, which is above the Illinois state average of 58.4% for similar programs.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (773) 508-5600 or check the College Scorecard for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $19,819 per federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is reported as $10,903.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Rosel School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit school. This distinction can affect cost, tax status, and how outcomes are reported compared to public or non-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at (773) 508-5600 or visit roselschool.org for details.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at the provided link.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The school offers focused, program-specific training in cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology rather than multi-year degrees, which may fit those seeking a shorter path into these fields, though specific program lengths are not detailed here.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Specific licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm state licensing steps for cosmetology, esthetics, or nail technology.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Rosel School of Cosmetology at (773) 508-5600 or visit their website at roselschool.org for application details.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across similar programs.

Nearby trade and career schools in Illinois

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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.

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