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Ohio State Beauty Academy

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 42%
On-time graduation rate 38%

Located in Lima, Ohio, OSBA 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 Ohio State 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.

Ohio State 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, OSBA emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at OSBA is reported to be 38%, 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, Ohio state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 35% whereas the national average was 64%.

The retention rate of students at OSBA is 42% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Ohio is 62%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at OSBA do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences
The most popular programs at OSBA are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager. 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/Cosmetologist, General

Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 78 of freshman students at Ohio State Beauty Academy received on average $5,686 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.

$5,686
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 29 78% $5,686 $164,890
Other Federal Grant 29 78% $5,686 $164,890
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 29 78% $5,686 $164,890

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Ohio State Beauty Academy students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Ohio State Beauty Academy students is 38.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 35.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 66.7%.

38.2%

  • African American 66.7% 2 students
  • white 32.0% 8 students

Service Offerings

Ohio State Beauty Academy provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Ohio State Beauty Academy offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational