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Empire Beauty School-York

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 22 to 1
Students retention rate 73%
On-time graduation rate 2%

Located in York, Pennsylvania, Empire Beauty School-York 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-York 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-York 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 Empire Beauty School-York 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, Pennsylvania state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at Empire Beauty School-York is 73% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Pennsylvania is 75%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Empire Beauty School-York 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

The most popular programs at Empire Beauty School-York are 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.

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 Empire Beauty School-York was $16,408. 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-York net price calculator

$16,408

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

Pennsylvania's average $17,850
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Empire Beauty School-York 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 $16,408 $606 (4%) $15,951 $15,691 $17,405 $21,527 $21,527
2021 $15,802 $638 (4%) $15,553 $14,904 $15,284 $20,479 $20,119
2020 $15,164 $1,196 (7%) $14,726 $14,216 $17,793 $19,690 $19,690
2019 $16,360 $683 (4%) $16,019 $16,275 $19,698 $20,277 $20,610
2018 $15,677 $1,933 (14%) $14,473 $16,571 $16,098 $19,936 $19,769
2017 $13,744 $346 (2%) $13,430 $13,531 $13,411 $18,836 $18,586
2016 $14,090 $385 (3%) $13,215 $15,293 $15,353 $18,187 $18,637
2015 $13,705 $432 (3%) $13,017 $13,666 $16,423 $17,849 $17,849
2014 $14,137 -- $13,525 $15,038 $17,833 $17,716 $18,308

How does Empire Beauty School-York's $16,408 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Pennsylvania colleges, that number is $17,850. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
La Belle Beauty School logo La Belle Beauty School
Hialeah FL
Private $13,749 16% Cheaper
Aveda Institute-Maryland logo Aveda Institute-Maryland
Bel Air MD
Private $18,005 10% Expensive
Highlights Beauty Schools logo Highlights Beauty Schools
Federal Way WA
Private $11,754 28% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Empire Beauty School-York 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, 53 of freshman students at Empire Beauty School-York received on average $5,514 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.

$5,514
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 26 53% $5,191 $134,974
Other Federal Grant 26 53% $5,399 $140,374
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 3 6% $1,000 $3,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 26 53% $5,514 $143,374

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 53% of freshman students at Empire Beauty School-York received $8,163 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,163
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 26 53% $8,163 $212,250
Private Loans 1 2% $2,196 $2,196
Total Loans 26 53% $8,248 $214,446

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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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$7,377
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Empire Beauty School-York sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 34

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 34 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 46 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 18 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

39.1%

Dropout Rate

Out of 46 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 28 students dropped out of the school.

60.9%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Empire Beauty School-York is greatly skewed towards women students, with 98.6% of undergraduate students being women and 1.4% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 73, with 72 women and 1 men.

  • men 1.4% 1 students
  • women 98.6% 72 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 26% 19 students
  • 20-21 25% 18 students
  • 25-29 15% 11 students
  • 22-24 12% 9 students
  • 30-34 10% 7 students
  • 35-39 7% 5 students
  • 40-49 5% 4 students

Residency of Students

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

State name Students Count Percentage
Pennsylvania 50 98.04%
Maryland 1 1.96%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Empire Beauty School-York 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-York 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