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Studio Academy of Beauty

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Students retention rate 81%
On-time graduation rate 65%

Located in Chandler, Arizona, Studio Academy of Beauty 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 Studio Academy of Beauty 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.

Studio Academy of Beauty 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 11-to-1, Studio Academy of Beauty emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Studio Academy of Beauty boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 63% 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 Studio Academy of Beauty are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design. 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

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

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 Studio Academy of Beauty was $15,841. 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

Studio Academy of Beauty net price calculator

$15,841

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

Arizona's average $14,790
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Studio Academy of Beauty 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 $15,841 $20 $16,192 $16,449 $17,465 $19,461 $19,522
2021 $15,861 $134 $15,795 $16,097 $16,703 $19,088 $19,315
2020 $15,727 $226 (1%) $15,544 $15,931 $17,231 $18,419 $18,750
2019 $15,501 $438 (3%) $15,788 $16,141 $16,967 $17,789 $18,527
2018 $15,939 $44 $16,731 $17,190 $18,766 $19,606 $19,969
2017 $15,895 $838 (6%) $17,040 $16,345 $19,997 $19,997
2016 $15,057 $2,901 (24%) $15,196 $16,737 $18,012 $19,249 $19,460
2015 $12,156 $894 (8%) $10,998 $15,463 $16,567 $16,567 $16,567
2014 $11,262 -- $9,779 $13,975 $15,564 $15,564 $15,564

How does Studio Academy of Beauty's $15,841 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Arizona colleges, that number is $14,790. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Pure Aesthetics Natural Skincare School logo Pure Aesthetics Natural Skincare School
Tucson AZ
Private $11,566 27% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Studio Academy of Beauty 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, 83 of freshman students at Studio Academy of Beauty received on average $4,969 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.

$4,969
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 583 80% $4,978 $2,901,936
Other Federal Grant 583 80% $4,978 $2,901,936
State Grant/Scholarships 6 1% $5,610 $33,662
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 41 6% $1,000 $41,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 599 83% $4,969 $2,976,598

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 92% of freshman students at Studio Academy of Beauty received $5,965 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,965
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 666 92% $5,965 $3,972,652
Private Loans 321 44% $3,540 $1,136,400
Total Loans 709 98% $7,206 $5,109,052

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.

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.

$12,381
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

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

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 478

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 351 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 92 students

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

Undergraduate Certificate 35 students

Education

Total number of students graduated under this category 5

Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 650 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 421 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 503 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

77.4%

Dropout Rate

Out of 650 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 147 students dropped out of the school.

22.6%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Studio Academy of Beauty is greatly skewed towards women students, with 97.4% of undergraduate students being women and 2.6% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 704, with 686 women and 18 men.

  • men 2.6% 18 students
  • women 97.4% 686 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 23% 164 students
  • 20-21 21% 145 students
  • 22-24 19% 137 students
  • 30-34 12% 87 students
  • 18-19 12% 86 students
  • 35-39 6% 43 students
  • 40-49 5% 35 students
  • 50-64 1% 6 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

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

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families