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Empire Beauty School-E Memphis

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 55%

Located in Memphis, Tennessee, Empire Beauty School-E Memphis 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 Empire Beauty School-E Memphis 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.

Empire Beauty School-E Memphis 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 Empire Beauty School-E Memphis is 17-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Tennessee is 15-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.

The retention rate of students at Empire Beauty School-E Memphis is 55% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Tennessee is 70%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Empire Beauty School-E Memphis 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

The most popular programs at Empire Beauty School-E Memphis are Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. 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

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

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 Empire Beauty School-E Memphis was $16,033. 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

Empire Beauty School-E Memphis net price calculator

$16,033

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

Tennessee's average $14,439
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Empire Beauty School-E Memphis 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 $16,033 $859 (6%) $15,834 $15,729 $20,276
2021 $15,174 $931 (7%) $15,404 $15,392 $18,304
2020 $14,243 $1,737 (14%) $14,186 $14,111 $19,191
2019 $12,506 $64 $11,955 $15,035 $14,815
2018 $12,442 $389 (3%) $12,173 $13,405
2017 $12,053 $970 (7%) $12,109 $12,104 $15,756 $17,269
2016 $13,023 $1,094 (9%) $12,572 $13,869 $16,514 $17,952 $17,952
2015 $11,929 $25 $11,317 $13,161 $14,925 $16,270
2014 $11,954 -- $11,866 $11,862 $16,537

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Empire Beauty School-E Memphis 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, 88 of freshman students at Empire Beauty School-E Memphis received on average $4,452 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.

$4,452
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 42 88% $4,349 $182,665
Other Federal Grant 42 88% $4,428 $185,965
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1 2% $1,000 $1,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 42 88% $4,452 $186,965

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 77% of freshman students at Empire Beauty School-E Memphis received $8,020 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,020
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 37 77% $8,020 $296,755
Private Loans 1 2% $1,415 $1,415
Total Loans 37 77% $8,059 $298,170

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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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$9,748
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Empire Beauty School-E Memphis sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 58

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 26 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 25 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 47 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 0 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 17 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

36.2%

Dropout Rate

Out of 47 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 27 students dropped out of the school.

57.4%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 3 students are still enrolled in the school.

6.4%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Empire Beauty School-E Memphis is greatly skewed towards women students, with 98.1% of undergraduate students being women and 1.9% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 154, with 151 women and 3 men.

  • men 1.9% 3 students
  • women 98.1% 151 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 22-24 22% 34 students
  • 25-29 22% 33 students
  • 20-21 20% 30 students
  • 18-19 15% 23 students
  • 30-34 13% 20 students
  • 35-39 3% 5 students
  • 40-49 3% 5 students
  • 50-64 1% 2 students

Residency of Students

The following interactive map shows the residency of undergraduate students who enrolled at Empire Beauty School-E Memphis in the 2022 academic year.

State name Students Count Percentage
Tennessee 54 94.74%
Mississippi 2 3.51%
Arkansas 1 1.75%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Empire Beauty School-E Memphis provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Empire Beauty School-E Memphis offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families