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Empire Beauty School-Rochester

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 14 to 1
Students retention rate 71%

Located in Rochester, New York, Empire Beauty School-Rochester 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-Rochester 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-Rochester 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 14-to-1, Empire Beauty School-Rochester emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Empire Beauty School-Rochester is 71% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New York is 75%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Empire Beauty School-Rochester 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 Empire Beauty School-Rochester was $17,411. 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-Rochester net price calculator

$17,411

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 Empire Beauty School-Rochester 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 $17,411 $1,314 (8%) $17,000 $17,914 $21,661 $21,661
2021 $16,097 $216 (1%) $15,745 $16,166 $18,839 $17,728 $20,612
2020 $16,313 $3,378 (26%) $16,003 $14,715 $18,182
2019 $12,935 $1,842 (12%) $13,114 $12,590 $14,527
2018 $14,777 $916 (7%) $14,552 $15,413 $16,813
2017 $13,861 $788 (6%) $13,380 $11,267 $16,858 $16,597 $18,060
2016 $13,073 $468 (3%) $12,933 $14,288 $16,110 $17,963
2015 $13,541 $1,016 (7%) $12,979 $13,563 $14,427 $17,639 $17,639
2014 $14,557 -- $14,588 $14,825 $13,008

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Empire Beauty School-Rochester 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, 76 of freshman students at Empire Beauty School-Rochester received on average $4,505 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.

$4,505
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 34 74% $4,487 $152,562
Other Federal Grant 35 76% $4,505 $157,662
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 35 76% $4,505 $157,662

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 67% of freshman students at Empire Beauty School-Rochester received $8,342 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,342
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 31 67% $8,342 $258,612
Private Loans 1 2% $2,086 $2,086
Total Loans 31 67% $8,410 $260,698

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 Empire Beauty School-Rochester sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 41

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 41 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 31 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 0 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 19 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

61.3%

Dropout Rate

Out of 31 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 12 students dropped out of the school.

38.7%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Empire Beauty School-Rochester is greatly skewed towards women students, with 94.9% of undergraduate students being women and 5.1% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 78, with 74 women and 4 men.

  • men 5.1% 4 students
  • women 94.9% 74 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 27% 21 students
  • 20-21 21% 16 students
  • 22-24 18% 14 students
  • 18-19 13% 10 students
  • 30-34 10% 8 students
  • 40-49 6% 5 students
  • 35-39 4% 3 students

Residency of Students

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

State name Students Count Percentage
New York 35 100.00%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Empire Beauty School-Rochester 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-Rochester 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