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Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania

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 13 to 1
Students retention rate 80%
On-time graduation rate 18%

Located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania 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 Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania 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.

Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania 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 13-to-1, Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania is reported to be 18%, 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, Pennsylvania state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 69%.

Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , 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

The most popular programs at Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor, Barbering/Barber, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other. 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

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Barbering/Barber

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania 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, 17 of freshman students at Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania received on average $5,528 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.

$5,528
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 3 17% $5,528 $16,585
Other Federal Grant 3 17% $5,528 $16,585
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 3 17% $5,528 $16,585

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 83% of freshman students at Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania received $5,025 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,025
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 15 83% $5,025 $75,376
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 15 83% $5,025 $75,376

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 57

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 33 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 9 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 8 students

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 11 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 8 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

72.7%

Dropout Rate

Out of 11 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 3 students dropped out of the school.

27.3%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania is greatly skewed towards women students, with 94.3% of undergraduate students being women and 5.7% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 53, with 50 women and 3 men.

  • men 5.7% 3 students
  • women 94.3% 50 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 38% 20 students
  • 30-34 21% 11 students
  • 22-24 11% 6 students
  • 20-21 9% 5 students
  • 35-39 8% 4 students
  • 40-49 8% 4 students
  • 50-64 4% 2 students
  • 18-19 2% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational