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Nova Academy of Cosmetology

Rochester, Minnesota Private for-profit Less than 2-year Midsize city

Overview

Nova Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit career and technical school in Rochester, Minnesota. The campus sits in a midsize city. Fall 2024 enrollment was 205 students.

Nova Academy of Cosmetology offers certificates across 6 programs. Its largest programs by number of graduates are Master Aesthetician/Esthetician, Cosmetology, and Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist. It awarded 272 degrees and certificates in 2024-25.

The school has an open admission policy. 83% of full-time first-year students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

Mission

At Nova Academy, our mission is to nurture and develop the best technical and professional skills within our future cosmetology professionals, empowering them to excel in their chosen career paths. Through our comprehensive training programs and dedicated instructors, we are committed to providing an enriching learning experience that prepares our students to thrive in the dynamic and competitive beauty industry. Our focus on excellence ensures that each graduate leaves our academy not only prepared for employment, but with confidence, knowledge, and passion to succeed in their exciting journey ahead.

Mission statement as reported by Nova Academy of Cosmetology

Key figures

Open
Admission policy
205
Students enrolled
83%
First-year retention
272
Degrees and certificates awarded, 2024-25
6
Programs and majors
19:1
Student-to-faculty ratio

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Delivery modes

Campus

Program levels

Certificate

Programs and majors offered 6

Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.

Culinary, Cosmetology and Personal Services 6

Admissions

Admission policy
Open admission

Outcomes

Retention is for students who started in fall 2023 and returned in fall 2024.

First-year retention, full-time students
83%
Student-to-faculty ratio
19:1

Degrees and certificates awarded

Awards conferred between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.

Certificates under 1 year
124
Certificates of 1 to 2 years
148

Enrollment

Students, fall 2024
205
Undergraduates, fall 2024
205
Full-time, fall 2024
100%
Students over the full 2024-25 year
460
Full-time, 2024-25
100%
Size category
Under 1,000 students

Student body

Share of all students enrolled during 2024-25. Small groups can round to zero and are not listed.

Women
98%
Men
2%
White
72%
Hispanic or Latino
6%
Black or African American
7%
Asian
7%
Two or more races
6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Race or ethnicity unknown
1%

Online and flexible learning

Distance education in 2024-25.

Students studying fully online
0%
Students taking some online courses
0%

Campus and services

Setting
Midsize city
Academic calendar
Differs by program
C.E.O.
Michelle Forstner
Services and opportunities
Academic and career counseling
For veterans and service members
Dedicated veterans contact

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