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Delmarva Beauty Academy

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 12%

Located in Salisbury, Maryland, Delmarva Beauty Academy is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Delmarva Beauty Academy 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.

Delmarva Beauty Academy 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 Delmarva Beauty Academy is 17-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Maryland is 13-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 Delmarva Beauty Academy is reported to be 12%, 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, Maryland state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at Delmarva Beauty Academy is 75% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Maryland is 76%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Delmarva Beauty Academy do not continue their studies after the first year.


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

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

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 Delmarva Beauty Academy was $21,834. 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

Delmarva Beauty Academy net price calculator

$21,834

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

Maryland's average $14,436
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Delmarva Beauty Academy 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 $21,834 $1,998 (8%) $20,952 $25,360
2021 $23,832 $1,631 (7%) $22,990 $25,515 $29,310
2020 $22,201 $104 $22,183 $22,326
2019 $22,097 $1,387 (7%) $21,632 $24,191
2018 $20,710 $690 (3%) $20,587 $21,326
2017 $21,400 $1,469 (6%) $21,060 $24,913 $22,088 $26,413
2016 $22,869 $850 (4%) $22,645 $23,221 $25,746
2015 $22,019 $3,706 (20%) $22,416 $26,488
2014 $18,313 -- $16,769 $15,968 $20,293 $21,768 $21,768

How does Delmarva Beauty Academy's $21,834 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Maryland colleges, that number is $14,436. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Aveda Institute-Maryland logo Aveda Institute-Maryland
Bel Air MD
Private $18,005 18% Cheaper
Blades School of Hair Design logo Blades School of Hair Design
California MD
Private $12,690 42% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Delmarva Beauty Academy 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, 83 of freshman students at Delmarva Beauty Academy received on average $5,526 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.

$5,526
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 4 67% $6,158 $24,630
Other Federal Grant 4 67% $6,158 $24,630
State Grant/Scholarships 2 33% $500 $1,000
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1 17% $2,000 $2,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 5 83% $5,526 $27,630

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 83% of freshman students at Delmarva Beauty Academy received $9,843 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,843
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 5 83% $9,843 $49,217
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 5 83% $9,843 $49,217

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 Delmarva Beauty Academy sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 16

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 16 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 8 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).

62.5%

Dropout Rate

Out of 8 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 3 students dropped out of the school.

37.5%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Delmarva Beauty Academy 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 49, with 49 women and 0 men.

  • men 0.0% 0 students
  • women 100.0% 49 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 22-24 24% 12 students
  • 25-29 18% 9 students
  • 20-21 14% 7 students
  • 30-34 14% 7 students
  • 18-19 10% 5 students
  • 35-39 8% 4 students
  • 40-49 8% 4 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Delmarva Beauty Academy provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Delmarva Beauty Academy offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational