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La Belle Beauty Academy

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 95%
On-time graduation rate 2%

Located in Miami, Florida, La Belle Beauty Academy is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of La Belle 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.

La Belle 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at La Belle Beauty Academy 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, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 69%.

La Belle Beauty Academy boasts an impressive student retention rate of 95% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% 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 La Belle Beauty Academy are Make-Up Artist/Specialist, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist, 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.

Make-Up Artist/Specialist

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist

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 La Belle Beauty Academy was $19,529. 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

La Belle Beauty Academy net price calculator

$19,529

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

Florida's average $7,941
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of La Belle 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 $19,529 $677 (3%) $19,529
2021 $20,206 $2,885 (17%) $20,206
2020 $17,321 $2,554 (13%) $17,321
2019 $19,875 $420 (2%) $19,875
2018 $20,295 $3,753 (23%) $20,295
2017 $16,542 $314 (2%) $16,681 $16,721 $18,996
2016 $16,856 $172 (1%) $16,856 $16,856 $16,856
2015 $17,028 $1,576 (10%) $17,028 $17,028 $17,028
2014 $15,452 -- $15,452 $15,452 $15,452

How does La Belle Beauty Academy's $19,529 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Florida colleges, that number is $7,941. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Highlights Beauty Schools logo Highlights Beauty Schools
Mountlake Terrace WA
Private $11,841 39% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by La Belle 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, 21 of freshman students at La Belle Beauty Academy received on average $5,965 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.

$5,965
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 16 21% $5,815 $93,040
Other Federal Grant 16 21% $5,965 $95,440
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 16 21% $5,965 $95,440

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 21% of freshman students at La Belle Beauty Academy received $8,149 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,149
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 16 21% $8,149 $130,384
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 16 21% $8,149 $130,384

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 La Belle Beauty Academy sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 430

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 196 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 144 students

Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist

Undergraduate Certificate 75 students

Make-Up Artist/Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 14 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 17

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 17 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 87 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 86 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

98.8%

Still Enrolled

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

1.2%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at La Belle Beauty Academy is greatly skewed towards women students, with 98.3% of undergraduate students being women and 1.7% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 242, with 238 women and 4 men.

  • men 1.7% 4 students
  • women 98.3% 238 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 30-34 31% 75 students
  • 25-29 23% 56 students
  • 35-39 19% 45 students
  • 40-49 15% 36 students
  • 22-24 12% 30 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

La Belle Beauty Academy provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

La Belle 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