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Cosmetology

  • Starting Cost: $17,410*
  • Apply By: January 5, 2026
  • Classes Start: January 12, 2026
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Cosmetologists help clients look and feel their best by providing hair, skin and nail beauty and wellness treatments and services.

Students learn skills in:

  • Hair cutting, coloring, perming, and styling
  • Skincare techniques and current makeup trends
  • Manicures, pedicures and nail technology
  • Customer service and professional communication
  • Business-building skills for salon success
* Tuition/fees and additional costs are approximate and based on 2025-26 school year.
  • 56 credit diploma
  • 71 credit degree
  • Online courses
  • In-person labs
  • On-site salon
  • Start in fall or spring
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Program Delivery

  • Online courses
  • In-person labs
  • Willmar campus
  • M–TH (8 am–3:30 pm, fall and spring)
  • M–TH (8 am–4:30 pm, summer)
  • Clinicals held in onsite Salon and Day Spa
  • Fall and spring start

Program Cost*

Tuition/Fees

  • AAS: $14,965
  • Diploma: $11,797

Additional costs

  • Kit: $4,576
  • Books: $883
  • Other Supplies: $154
  • Scrubs are required

Program Highlights

  • Student Salon and Day Spa
    • Services performed by students for training and experience.
    • Book by appointment Monday – Thursday.
    • Services include hair care, perms, color, nail care, skin care, waxing, spas, and more.
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Awards & Certificates

Cosmetology AAS Cosmetology Diploma Estheology Certificate

Careers & Jobs

  • Cosmetologist
  • Hair Stylist
  • Salon Manager/Owner
  • Makeup Artist
  • Esthetician
  • Nail Technician

Faculty

Marisa Swenson

Marisa Swenson

Cosmetology Instructor
Marisa Swenson

Marisa Swenson

Cosmetology Instructor
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Melissa Loehlein

Melissa Loehlein

Cosmetology Instructor
Melissa Loehlein
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Melissa Loehlein

Cosmetology Instructor

Office: B165

Education history:

Minnesota Board of Cosmetology Instructor/School Manager License
St. Cloud State University Associates in Arts Degree, Minor in Women’s Studies and Human Relations

Applicable career history:

Instructor/Retail Sales Manager at St. Cloud Beauty College

Professional acknowledgments/honors:

Graduated with honors from St. Cloud State University Summa Cum Laude
Member of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Member of the National Society of Leadership and Success

Year started teaching at Ridgewater:

1993

Abby Rodelius

Abby Rodelius

Cosmetology Instructor
Abby Rodelius
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Abby Rodelius

Cosmetology Instructor

Education history:

AAS Degree from Ridgewater College
Cosmetology Diploma from Ridgewater College

Applicable career history:

Employed at JCPenny Salon for 3 years
Self-employed/Booth Rental at New Image Salon for 1.5 years
Adjunct Lab Assistant at Ridgewater College for 1.5 years

Professional acknowledgments/honors:

2 Golden Apple Awards

Year started teaching at Ridgewater:

2006 as an adjunct Lab Assistant
2007 as a Faculty Instructor

Allison Warne

Allison Warne

Salon Manager
Allison Warne

Allison Warne

Salon Manager
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Teresa Brekke

Teresa Brekke

Cosmetology Faculty
Teresa Brekke

Teresa Brekke

Cosmetology Faculty
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