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The Beauty Institute

Type Less than 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 8 to 1
Students retention rate 79%
On-time graduation rate 31%

Located in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, The Beauty Institute 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 The Beauty Institute 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.

The Beauty Institute 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 8-to-1, The Beauty Institute emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at The Beauty Institute is reported to be 31%, 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 Beauty Institute boasts an impressive student retention rate of 79% , 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

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at The Beauty Institute 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 The Beauty Institute was $18,578. 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

The Beauty Institute net price calculator

$18,578

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 The Beauty Institute 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 $18,578 $349 (2%) $17,588 $20,362 $20,962
2021 $18,927 $1,329 (8%) $17,413 $20,746 $21,343
2020 $17,598 $104 $16,393 $19,728 $21,654
2019 $17,702 $997 (6%) $16,258 $19,541 $21,371
2018 $16,705 $308 (2%) $14,912 $18,373 $20,104
2017 $16,397 $547 (3%) $15,720 $18,956 $20,272
2016 $15,850 $468 (3%) $14,787 $19,053 $20,272
2015 $15,382 $572 (4%) $14,126 $18,551 $19,901
2014 $14,810 -- $12,733 $15,767 $18,601

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by The Beauty Institute 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, 97 of freshman students at The Beauty Institute received on average $3,772 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.

$3,772
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 57 97% $3,667 $209,000
Other Federal Grant 57 97% $3,667 $209,000
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 6 10% $1,000 $6,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 57 97% $3,772 $215,000

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 97% of freshman students at The Beauty Institute received $10,719 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,719
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 57 97% $10,719 $611,000
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 57 97% $10,719 $611,000

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 The Beauty Institute sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 45

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 41 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 68 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 21 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 41 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

60.3%

Dropout Rate

Out of 68 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 27 students dropped out of the school.

39.7%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at The Beauty Institute is greatly skewed towards women students, with 96.8% of undergraduate students being women and 3.2% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 31, with 30 women and 1 men.

  • men 3.2% 1 students
  • women 96.8% 30 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 32% 10 students
  • 20-21 23% 7 students
  • 22-24 19% 6 students
  • 25-29 19% 6 students
  • 30-34 6% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

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