Empire Beauty School-Peekskill campus
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Empire Beauty School-Peekskill

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 11 to 1
Students retention rate 90%

Located in Peekskill, New York, Inc. 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-Peekskill 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-Peekskill 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Inc. emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Inc. boasts an impressive student retention rate of 90% , 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

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-Peekskill was $16,142. 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

Inc. net price calculator

$16,142

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

New York's average $12,043
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Inc. 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 $16,142 $854 (6%) $15,733 $14,190 $18,738 $19,587
2021 $15,288 $427 (3%) $14,366 $15,749
2020 $15,715 $710 (5%) $15,015 $15,315 $21,410
2019 $15,005 $675 (5%) $14,661 $15,111 $16,746 $19,481
2018 $14,330 $779 (6%) $13,889 $14,759 $18,425 $19,767
2017 $13,551 $18 $12,811 $12,551 $18,372 $18,614
2016 $13,569 $1,270 (9%) $13,020 $12,655 $15,305 $17,040
2015 $14,839 $895 (6%) $14,645 $13,003 $17,461 $18,698 $18,698
2014 $13,944 -- $12,987 $13,865 $17,047 $17,557 $17,557

How does Inc.'s $16,142 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for New York colleges, that number is $12,043. 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 12% Expensive
Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers logo Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers
Nanuet NY
Private $15,492 4% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Empire Beauty School-Peekskill 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, 60 of freshman students at Empire Beauty School-Peekskill received on average $4,943 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.

$4,943
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 15 60% $4,703 $70,540
Other Federal Grant 15 60% $4,943 $74,140
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 15 60% $4,943 $74,140

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 56% of freshman students at Empire Beauty School-Peekskill received $7,357 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,357
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 14 56% $7,357 $102,991
Private Loans 4 16% $1,149 $4,594
Total Loans 14 56% $7,685 $107,585

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

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.

$11,511
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

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

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 30

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 30 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 10 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 0 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 6 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

60.0%

Dropout Rate

Out of 10 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 4 students dropped out of the school.

40.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Inc. is greatly skewed towards women students, with 97.9% of undergraduate students being women and 2.1% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 47, with 46 women and 1 men.

  • men 2.1% 1 students
  • women 97.9% 46 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 22-24 26% 12 students
  • 18-19 23% 11 students
  • 20-21 15% 7 students
  • 25-29 13% 6 students
  • 40-49 13% 6 students
  • 30-34 6% 3 students
  • 35-39 2% 1 students
  • 50-64 2% 1 students

Residency of Students

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

State name Students Count Percentage
New York 6 100.00%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Empire Beauty School-Peekskill 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-Peekskill 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