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Jupiter Beauty Academy

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 86%
On-time graduation rate 8%

Located in Boston, Massachusetts, Jupiter Beauty Academy is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Jupiter 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.

Jupiter 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, Jupiter Beauty Academy emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Jupiter Beauty Academy is reported to be 8%, 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, Massachusetts state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 63% whereas the national average was 69%.

Jupiter Beauty Academy boasts an impressive student retention rate of 86% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% 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 Jupiter Beauty Academy are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Jupiter 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, 9 of freshman students at Jupiter Beauty Academy received on average $4,430 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.

$4,430
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 3 9% $3,847 $11,540
Other Federal Grant 3 9% $4,313 $12,940
State Grant/Scholarships 1 3% $350 $350
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 3 9% $4,430 $13,290

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 6% of freshman students at Jupiter Beauty Academy received $1,900 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$1,900
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 2 6% $1,900 $3,800
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 2 6% $1,900 $3,800

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Jupiter Beauty Academy sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 271

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 160 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 98 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 13 students

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 2

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 96 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 8 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 75 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

78.1%

Dropout Rate

Out of 96 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 3 students dropped out of the school.

3.1%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 18 students are still enrolled in the school.

18.8%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Jupiter Beauty Academy is greatly skewed towards women students, with 95.0% of undergraduate students being women and 5.0% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 238, with 226 women and 12 men.

  • men 5.0% 12 students
  • women 95.0% 226 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 30-34 20% 48 students
  • 25-29 18% 44 students
  • 22-24 16% 38 students
  • 20-21 10% 24 students
  • 40-49 9% 22 students
  • 18-19 9% 21 students
  • 35-39 9% 21 students
  • 50-64 4% 9 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Jupiter 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