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Arthur's Beauty College

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 19 to 1
Students retention rate 67%
On-time graduation rate 4%

Located in Jacksonville, Arkansas, Arthur's Beauty College is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Arthur's Beauty College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Arthur's Beauty College is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Arthur's Beauty College is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Arkansas is 16-to-1, while the national average is 16-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Arthur's Beauty College is reported to be 4%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Arkansas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at Arthur's Beauty College is 67% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Arkansas is 68%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Arthur's Beauty College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Arthur's Beauty College are Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Arthur's Beauty College was $11,071. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Arthur's Beauty College net price calculator

$11,071

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Arkansas and nationwide.

Arkansas's average $12,405
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Arthur's Beauty College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $11,071 $429 (4%) $11,071
2021 $10,642 $1,503 (12%) $10,642
2020 $12,145 $522 (4%) $12,051
2019 $11,623 $695 (6%) $11,846
2018 $10,928 $979 (8%) $11,142
2017 $11,907 $411 (4%) $12,057
2016 $11,496 $1,859 (19%) $11,710
2015 $9,637 $973 (9%) $9,645
2014 $10,610 -- $10,407 $13,640

How does Arthur's Beauty College's $11,071 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Arkansas colleges, that number is $12,405. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School logo Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School
Bossier City LA
Private $12,202 10% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Arthur's Beauty College during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Arthur's Beauty College received on average $5,358 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,358
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 25 93% $4,117 $102,915
Other Federal Grant 25 93% $5,358 $133,940
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 25 93% $5,358 $133,940

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 70% of freshman students at Arthur's Beauty College received $4,540 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,540
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 19 70% $4,540 $86,251
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 19 70% $4,540 $86,251

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Arthur's Beauty College sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 14

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 13 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 24 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 5 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

20.8%

Dropout Rate

Out of 24 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 12 students dropped out of the school.

50.0%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 7 students are still enrolled in the school.

29.2%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Arthur's Beauty College is greatly skewed towards women students, with 100.0% of undergraduate students being women and 0.0% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 38, with 38 women and 0 men.

  • men 0.0% 0 students
  • women 100.0% 38 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 39% 15 students
  • 20-21 21% 8 students
  • 22-24 11% 4 students
  • 25-29 8% 3 students
  • 35-39 8% 3 students
  • 30-34 3% 1 students
  • 40-49 3% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Arthur's Beauty College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates

Educational Offerings

Arthur's Beauty College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational