Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia campus
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Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia

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 86%
On-time graduation rate 2%

Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia 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-NE Philadelphia 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-NE Philadelphia 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia is reported to be 2%, 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, Pennsylvania state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 69%.

Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia boasts an impressive student retention rate of 86% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 76%, respectively.


  • 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-NE Philadelphia 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 Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia was $17,935. 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-NE Philadelphia net price calculator

$17,935

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

Pennsylvania's average $17,850
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia 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 $17,935 $1,177 (7%) $17,486 $16,999 $21,002 $21,608
2021 $16,758 $745 (5%) $16,294 $15,410 $19,328 $20,598 $20,183
2020 $16,013 $601 (4%) $15,589 $15,336 $17,876 $20,521
2019 $16,614 $655 (4%) $16,419 $16,249 $18,720 $20,525 $14,672
2018 $15,959 $846 (6%) $15,514 $15,855 $18,186 $20,776 $20,776
2017 $15,113 $97 $14,572 $15,273 $17,323 $19,694 $19,444
2016 $15,016 $415 (3%) $14,551 $14,813 $19,180 $19,581
2015 $14,601 $19 $14,180 $15,054 $16,830 $19,297 $19,297
2014 $14,620 -- $14,249 $15,873 $17,592 $18,811 $18,811

How does Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia's $17,935 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Pennsylvania colleges, that number is $17,850. 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 Similar
Highlights Beauty Schools logo Highlights Beauty Schools
Federal Way WA
Private $11,754 34% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia 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, 59 of freshman students at Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia received on average $4,319 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.

$4,319
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 38 59% $3,951 $150,133
Other Federal Grant 38 59% $4,148 $157,633
State Grant/Scholarships 1 2% $5,500 $5,500
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1 2% $1,000 $1,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 38 59% $4,319 $164,133

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 50% of freshman students at Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia received $7,875 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,875
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 32 50% $7,875 $252,000
Private Loans 11 17% $2,705 $29,754
Total Loans 32 50% $8,805 $281,754

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.

NO DATA

Academic Programs

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

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 56

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 47 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 9 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 56 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 40 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

71.4%

Dropout Rate

Out of 56 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 15 students dropped out of the school.

26.8%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 1 students are still enrolled in the school.

1.8%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia is greatly skewed towards women students, with 95.3% of undergraduate students being women and 4.7% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 86, with 82 women and 4 men.

  • men 4.7% 4 students
  • women 95.3% 82 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 26% 22 students
  • 20-21 21% 18 students
  • 18-19 20% 17 students
  • 22-24 15% 13 students
  • 30-34 9% 8 students
  • 35-39 6% 5 students
  • 40-49 3% 3 students

Residency of Students

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

State name Students Count Percentage
Pennsylvania 52 94.55%
New Jersey 3 5.45%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia 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-NE Philadelphia 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