The Cosmetology program at College of DuPage is offered in both full and part-time formats to fit your needs. The following is a list of required courses, as well as the program cost for cosmetology students and students transferring from the Technology Center of DuPage (TCD).
First Semester
| First Semester | 4 Courses | Tuition and Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1101 Intro to Cosmetology | 3 Credits | Tuition: $144 per credit hour x 12 hours | $1,728 |
| 1103 Chemical Services I | 3 Credits | Fees | $600 |
| 1105 Basic Hairstyling I | 3 Credits | **Kit Fee: One time, tax not included | $1,650 |
| 1107 Thermal Styling I | 3 Credits | Application Fee for Admission |
$20 |
| Total Semester 1 |
$3,998 |
Second Semester
| Second Semester | 4 Courses | Tuition and Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1111 Hairstyling II | 3 Credits | Tuition: $144 per credit hour x 11 hours | $1,584 |
| 1113 Chemical Services II | 3 Credits | Fees | $600 |
| 1115 Salon Operation I | 2 Credits | ||
| 1117 Esthetics and Nail Technology I | 3 Credits | ||
| Total Semester 2 | $2,184 |
Third Semester
| Third Semester | 4 Courses | Tuition and Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2201 Basic Hairstyling III | 3 Credits | Tuition: $144 per credit hour x 11 hours | $1,584 |
| 2203 Chemical Services III | 3 Credits | Fees | $600 |
| 2205 Esthetics and Nail Technology II | 2 Credits | ||
| 2207 Safety and Sanitation | 3 Credits | ||
| Total Semester 3 | $2,184 |
Fourth Semester
| Fourth Semester | 4 Courses | Tuition and Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2221 Basic Hairstyling IV | 3 Credits | Tuition: $144 per credit hour x 11 hours | $1,584 |
| 2223 Chemical Services IV | 3 Credits | Fees | $600 |
| 2225 Salon Operation II | 3 Credits | ||
| 2227 Thermal Styling II | 2 Credits | ||
| Total Semester 4 | $2,184 |
Fifth Semester
| Fifth Semester | 2 Courses | Tuition and Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2250 License Review I | 3 Credits | Tuition: $144 per credit hour x 5 hours | $720 |
| 2862 Internship | 2 Credits | Fees | $75 |
| Total Semester 5 | $795 |
Total Program Cost (Tuition/Fees/Kit): $11,345
** Initial College of DuPage application fee is additional.
* General Education courses are additional tuition and fees for the program.
The supply kit is purchased directly through the COD Bookstore. The cost of the kit is approximate.
Semester 1 Session 1 (1st Eight Weeks)
| First Semester - Session 1 | 4 Courses | Tuition and Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1101 Intro to Cosmetology | 3 Credits | Tuition: $144 per credit hour x 12 hours | $1,728 |
| 1103 Chemical Services I | 3 Credits | Additional Fees | $600 |
| 1105 Basic Hairstyling I | 3 Credits | Kit Fee: (one time, tax not included) | $1,650 |
| 1107 Thermal Styling I | 3 Credits | ** Application | $20 |
| Total | $3,998 |
Semester 1 Session 2 (2nd Eight Weeks)
| First Semester - Session 2 | Four Courses | Tuition and Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1111 Hairstyling II | 3 Credits | Tuition: $144 per credit hour x 11 hours. | $1,584 |
| 1113 Chemical Services II | 3 Credits | Additional Fees | $600 |
| 1115 Salon Operation I | 2 Credits | ||
| 1117 Esthetics and Nail Technology I | 3 Credits | ||
| Total | $2,184 | ||
| Total Semester 1 | $6,182 |
Semester 2 Session 1 (1st Eight Weeks)
| Second Semester - Session 1 | Four Courses | Tuition and Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2201 Basic Hairstyling III | 3 Credits | Tuition: $144 per credit hour x 11 hours | $1,584 |
| 2203 Chemical Services III | 3 Credits | Additional Fees | $600 |
| 2205 Esthetics and Nail Technology II | 3 Credits | ||
| 2207 Safety and Sanitation | 2 Credits | ||
| Total | $2,184 |
Semester 2 Session 2 (2nd Eight Weeks)
| Second Semester - Session 2 | Four Courses | Tuition and Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2221 Basic Hairstyling IV | 3 Credits | Tuition: $144 per credit hour x 11 hours | $1,584 |
| 2223 Chemical Services IV | 3 Credits | Additional Fees | $600 |
| 2225 Salon Operation II | 3 Credits | ||
| 2227 Thermal Styling II | 2 Credits | ||
| Total | $2,184 | ||
| Total Semester 2 | $4,368 |
Summer 3 Session (1st Eight Weeks)
| Third Semester | 2 Courses | Tuition and Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2250 License Review | 3 Credits | Tuition: $144 per credit hour x 5 hours | $720 |
| 2862 Internship or Wig Production | 2 Credits | Additional Fees | $75 |
| Total Program Cost | $11,345 |
** Initial College of DuPage application fee is additional.
* General Education courses are additional tuition and fees for the program.
The supply kit is purchased directly through the COD Bookstore. The cost of the kit is approximate.
| Semester | 4 Courses |
|---|---|
| 1101 Intro to Cosmetology | 3 Credits |
| 1103 Chemical Services I | 3 Credits |
| 1105 Basic Hairstyling I | 3 Credits |
| 1107 Thermal Styling I | 3 Credits |
| Semester | 4 Courses |
|---|---|
| 1111 Hairstyling II | 3 Credits |
| 1113 Chemical Services II | 3 Credits |
| 1115 Salon Operation I | 2 Credits |
| 1117 Esthetics and Nail Technology I | 3 Credits |
Semester 1 - College of DuPage
| First Semester | 4 Courses | Tuition/Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2201 Basic Hairstyling III | 3 Credits |
Tuition: $144 per credit hour x 11 hours |
$1,584 |
| 2203 Chemical Services III | 3 Credits | Fees | $600 |
| 2205 Esthetics and Nail Technology II | 3 Credits | Kit Fee: (approximate, one time cost, tax not included) | $700 |
| 2207 Safety and Sanitation | 2 Credits | ** Application Fee | $20 |
| Total Semester 1 | $2,904 |
Kit must be purchased
Semester 2 - College of DuPage
| Second Semester | 4 Courses | Tuition/Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2221 Basic Hairstyling IV | 3 Credits |
Tuition: $144 per credit hour x 11 hours |
$1,584 |
| 2223 Chemical Services IV | 3 Credits | Fees | $600 |
| 2225 Salon Operation II | 3 Credits | ||
| 2227 Thermal Styling II | 2 Credits | ||
| Total Semester 2 | $2,184 |
Semester 3 - College of DuPage
| Third Semester | 2 Courses | Tuition/Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2250 License Review I | 3 Credits | Tuition: $144 per credit hour x 5 hours | $720 |
|
2862 Internship |
2 Credits | Fees | $75 |
|
|
Estimated Total Program Cost for TCD Student | $5,883 |
** Initial College of DuPage application fee is additional.
* General Education courses are additional tuition and fees for the program.
The supply kit is purchased directly through the COD Bookstore. The cost of the kit is approximate.
Semester 1 Session 1 - College of DuPage (1st Eight Weeks)
| First Semester – Session 1 | 4 Courses | Tuition/Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2201 Basic Hairstyling III | 3 Credits |
Tuition: $144 per credit hour x 11 hours |
$1,584 |
| 2203 Chemical Services III | 3 Credits | Fees | $600 |
| 2205 Esthetics and Nail Technology II | 3 Credits | Kit Fee | $700 |
| 2207 Safety and Sanitation | 2 Credits | ** Application Fee | $20 |
| Total | $2,904 |
Kit must be purchased
Semester 1 Session 2 - College of DuPage (2nd Eight Weeks)
| First Semester – Session 2 | 4 Courses | Tuition/Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2221 Basic Hairstyling IV |
3 Credits | Tuition: $144 per credit hr. x 11 hrs. | $1,584 |
| 2223 Chemical Services IV | 3 Credits | Fees | $600 |
|
2225 Salon Operation II |
3 Credits | ||
|
2227 Thermal Styling II |
2 Credits | ||
| Total | $2,184 | ||
| Total Semester 1 $4,956 | $5,088 |
Semester 2 - College of DuPage
| Second Semester | 2 Courses | Tuition/Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2250 License Review | 3 Credits |
Tuition: $144 per credit hour x 5 hours |
$720 |
| 2862 Internship or Wig Production | 2 Credits | Fees | $75 |
| Total Semester 2 | $795 | ||
| Estimated Total Program Cost for TCD Student | $5,883 |
** Initial College of DuPage application fee is additional.
* General Education courses are additional tuition and fees for the program.
The supply kit is purchased directly through the COD Bookstore. The cost of the kit is approximate.