Alhambra Beauty College campus
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Alhambra Beauty College

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 20 to 1
Students retention rate 89%
On-time graduation rate 38%

Located in Alhambra, California, Alhambra Beauty College 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 Alhambra Beauty College 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Alhambra Beauty College 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, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 69%.

Alhambra Beauty College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 89% , 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.


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 Alhambra Beauty College are Barbering/Barber, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Barbering/Barber

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

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 Alhambra Beauty College was $17,360. 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

Alhambra Beauty College net price calculator

$17,360

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

California's average $10,382
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Alhambra Beauty College 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 $17,360 $449 (3%) $17,266 $17,172 $18,305
2021 $16,911 $356 (2%) $16,817 $16,723 $17,856
2020 $16,555 $7,339 (80%) $16,555
2019 $9,216 $993 (12%) $9,323 $8,840
2018 $8,223 $2,747 (25%) $8,230 $8,190 $8,290
2017 $10,970 $1,374 (14%) $10,896 $10,473 $12,098
2016 $9,596 $361 (4%) $9,520 $10,089
2015 $9,957 $878 (10%) $9,952 $10,008
2014 $9,079 -- $9,022 $9,349 $11,149

How does Alhambra Beauty College's $17,360 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for California colleges, that number is $10,382. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Advance Beauty College logo Advance Beauty College
Garden Grove CA
Private $14,143 19% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Alhambra Beauty College 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, 41 of freshman students at Alhambra Beauty College received on average $4,283 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.

$4,283
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 33 41% $4,235 $139,755
Other Federal Grant 33 41% $4,283 $141,355
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 33 41% $4,283 $141,355

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 Alhambra Beauty College sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 101

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 49 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 34 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 10 students

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 8 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 66 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 25 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 58 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

87.9%

Dropout Rate

Out of 66 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 5 students dropped out of the school.

7.6%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 3 students are still enrolled in the school.

4.6%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Alhambra Beauty College 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 48, with 47 women and 1 men.

  • men 2.1% 1 students
  • women 97.9% 47 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 24% 11 students
  • 30-34 24% 11 students
  • 35-39 13% 6 students
  • 40-49 11% 5 students
  • 22-24 9% 4 students
  • 18-19 7% 3 students
  • 20-21 7% 3 students
  • 50-64 7% 3 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Alhambra Beauty College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Alhambra Beauty College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational