About
The Cosmetology program is designed to help the student master all the skills necessary for passing the State Board Examination, selecting the phase or phases of Cosmetology in which to specialize, and entering employment. The program also provides for the upgrading and updating of employed workers. Classroom instruction and practical learning experiences are interwoven into a variety of beauty treatments, including the care and beautification of the hair, complexion, and hands. The course of study includes hands-on and classroom instruction in giving shampoos, rinses, scalp treatments, hair styling, setting, cutting, tinting, decolorizing, chemical texturing services, special effects haircoloring, facials, manicures, hand and arm massages, bacteriology, anatomy, hygiene, sanitation, and salon management. Safety and customer relations are also emphasized throughout the program.
Completion of the Cosmetology Diploma with 1500 hours will qualify the successful student to sit for the TN Board of Cosmetology licensing exam.
Day Class Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 2:30 PM
Night Class Schedule: Monday - Friday, 3:30 PM to 10 PM
Overview
| Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| Time Commitment | Full Time |
| Typical Program Length | 16 Months |
| Clock Hours | 1,500 |
| Class Type | Day, Night |
| Credentials | Diploma |
| Total Tuition/Fees | $5,480.00 |
| Textbook/Supplies Cost | $1,756.00 |
Program Credentials
Day Class Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 2:30 PM
Night Class Schedule: Monday - Friday, 3:30 PM to 10 PM
HOW TO APPLY
Spring 2026
| Preferred Application Deadline | October 10, 2025 |
| Final Application Deadline | November 20, 2025 |
| Program Start Date | January 5, 2026 |
General Admissions Requirements
Please complete the general admissions requirements before the application deadline listed above.
- Complete a TCAT Knoxville Application for your desired start term.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Use our school code 004025.
- Register and attend an orientation session.
- Expect an email from our Admissions team around the Preferred Application Deadline of each trimester.
- Register for an orientation and attend orientation. When a seat is available, you will be offered a seat in your program via email.
- If you do not receive a seat and become a priority alternate, you must continue attending orientations. Otherwise, you will lose your seat on the waitlist and will need to reapply.
NOTE: Applications after the Final Deadline will be accepted by our application system, but priority is given to early applicants, as program seats are limited.
Program Admission Requirements
- An official copy of either:
- A high school transcript with proof of completion of at least the 10th grade with 10 high school credits OR a High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma transcript with a score of at least 450 with no score less than 410 in any area
IMPORTANT: If you have foreign transcripts, you will need to provide an English-translated version of your transcript and have your education evaluated through the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Please visit their website at www.naces.org for more information
- A high school transcript with proof of completion of at least the 10th grade with 10 high school credits OR a High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma transcript with a score of at least 450 with no score less than 410 in any area
- If you have transfer hours from high school or another Cosmetology program, please also submit an official copy of your Record of Completion from the Department of Commerce & Insurance.
Contact the appropriate licensing agency in the U.S. States and territories where licensure is intended. This will enable you to obtain the most up-to-date information about licensure requirements. Our college has not made a determination on whether or not its curriculum meets the State educational requirements for licensure or certification for states outside of Tennessee.
Campus Locations
1100 Liberty Street
Knoxville, TN 37919
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