Student Population Changes
The average student population over the last 11 years is 60 where 61 students are attending the school for the academic year 2024-2025.
Total enrollment fluctuated between 2016 and 2025, with 5 year-over-year increases and 4 decreases. It peaked at 76 students in 2017 and was lowest at 42 in 2022. Overall, enrollment dropped from 75 to 61 students, a net loss of 14 (18.7%).
The following table and chart illustrate the changes in student population by gender at Central College of Cosmetology since 2015.
Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity Changes
The percentage of white students is 81.97%. The percentage was 74.67% 10 years ago and Central College of Cosmetology still has a high percentage of white students. 1.64% of enrolled students is Asian and 8.20% is black students. Hispanic students comprise 6.56% of the student body.
Over the past 10 years, the racial composition has shifted. The percentage of white students increased from 74.67% to 81.97%. Asian enrollment grew from 1.33% to 1.64%. Black student enrollment decreased from 22.67% to 8.20%. Hispanic student representation expanded from 1.33% to 6.56%.
The overall racial diversity, measured by the Census Bureau Diversity Index, is 0.3166 which indicates that somewhat diverse. This decreased from 0.3908 a decade ago, suggesting that racial diversity has declined.
The following table and chart illustrate the student population trends by race/ethnicity at Central College of Cosmetology over the past 11 years (2015-2025).
Distance Learning (Online Courses) Enrollment Changes
Central College of Cosmetology does not offer online degree/certificate programs. All Students have enrolled in on-campus programs.