Nova Academy of Cosmetology
We have Nova Academy of Cosmetology listed among 9 accredited beauty schools on file in Minnesota, drawn from official US Department of Education records. Nova Academy of Cosmetology is the only school on file in Rochester for Minnesota.
| Address | 5979 Bandel Road, Rochester, MN 55901 |
| Phone | (507) 280-6910 |
| Website | www.nova-academy.com/ |
| State | All schools in Minnesota |
Hours required to work in Minnesota: 1550
This location: in-person
Offers hands-on hours toward licensure: YesPrograms & Fit
| Likely programs | Cosmetology |
| Minnesota cosmetology hours | 1,550 hours |
| Fit for licensing | In-person campus (hands-on hours toward Minnesota license) |
Your Path from Nova Academy of Cosmetology
If you are planning to enroll at Nova Academy of Cosmetology, a practical path is to complete online theory with us first, then schedule a campus tour to confirm which in-person programs Nova Academy of Cosmetology currently offers. Minnesota cosmetology licensing requires 1,550 hours of approved training, so ask admissions how their clock hours map to the board requirement before you sign enrollment paperwork. Compare other campuses on the Minnesota school directory.
Minnesota requires 1,550 hours for licensure. Before enrolling at Nova Academy of Cosmetology, review the Minnesota cosmetology licensing guide, start with our online cosmetology course for Minnesota, and browse cosmetology training in Minnesota.
See the full cosmetology licensing guide for Minnesota, or prepare with our online courses before you start in-person training.
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Nova Academy of Cosmetology FAQ
Based on the institution name and federal records, Nova Academy of Cosmetology in Rochester likely focuses on cosmetology. Contact the school directly to confirm current cosmetology, barber, esthetics, or nail program availability and tuition.
Minnesota generally requires 1,550 hours of approved cosmetology training before you can sit for the board exams. See the Minnesota cosmetology licensing guide for exam and renewal details.
Yes. Many students complete our online theory course before starting in-person hours at Nova Academy of Cosmetology or another accredited Minnesota program. Our course builds sanitation, skin science, and client-care foundations but does not replace the 1,550 hours Minnesota requires. See the online cosmetology course for Minnesota.
School directory data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS), US Department of Education. Verified July 2026. Contact the school directly to confirm current programs, hours, and enrollment.