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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Normal
Normal, Illinois · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 755 West Raab Road, Normal, IL 61761 · Phone: (630) 528-3330 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Normal is a private for-profit trade school in Normal, Illinois offering esthetician and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Normal has a 78.6% completion rate versus a 58.4% state average, with median graduate debt of $7,307 and median earnings of $26,236 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Normal is reported at $22,874, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 46.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $31,200 | $45,330 | $47,360 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $31,200 | $34,040 | $41,110 |
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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 50 | $15,493 | $15,552 | $7,307 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | $15,493 | $15,552 | $7,307 |
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
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Normal is a private for-profit trade school located in Normal, Illinois, a midsize suburb. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV) including FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus awards programs mainly in two fields: esthetician schools (50 completers) and cosmetology schools (13 completers).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 78.6%, which is above the Illinois state average of 58.4%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $7,307, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $26,236. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $22,874, and 46.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income enrollment. Undergraduate enrollment is 171 students.
Based on the program families offered — esthetician and cosmetology — this campus is structured around shorter, hands-on training rather than multi-year associate degrees, which may suit students seeking a faster path into a licensed trade, including adult career changers, though program length itself is not reported for this campus in federal data. Anyone considering enrollment should independently verify accreditation status with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review current outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, since program costs and requirements can change.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers esthetician schools (50 completers) and cosmetology schools (13 completers), covering two program families total.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, with an accreditation status of 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 FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 78.6%, which is above the Illinois state average of 58.4%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $7,307, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $26,236, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $22,874.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can mean different tuition structures and outcomes reporting compared to public or non-profit institutions; prospective students should review costs and outcomes carefully.
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 (630) 528-3330 or visit tricociuniversity.edu 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 outcomes data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?495730.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The esthetician and cosmetology program families suggest hands-on, focused training rather than multi-year degrees, which may appeal to career changers, though specific program lengths and schedules are not reported in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Normal at (630) 528-3330 or through its website, https://www.tricociuniversity.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data does not include comparative rankings against nearby schools; consult the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across similar programs.
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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.