Premier Academy of Cosmetology
McAlester, OK 74501-4143
About Premier Academy of Cosmetology
Premier Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school in McAlester, Oklahoma, enrolling about 49 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 85.71% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include White (55.1%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (38.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Academy of Cosmetology | — | $18,449 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Oklahoma (state median) | $7,921 | $10,956 | 42 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Premier Academy of Cosmetology really?
Evidence: average net price at Premier Academy of Cosmetology versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Premier Academy of Cosmetology is $18,449.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $18,449 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $7,494 above the Oklahoma median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $3,478 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Premier Academy of Cosmetology: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Premier Academy of Cosmetology—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$18,449
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $18,054 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,096 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,860 |
| $110,001+ | $23,105 |
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Premier Academy of Cosmetology is known for
Top program completions
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Premier Academy of Cosmetology a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Premier Academy of Cosmetology is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Premier Academy of Cosmetology.
Campus
Location
McAlester, OK
City / state
- ZIP
- 74501-4143
- NCES locale
- Town remote
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is 23% above the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Southwest
Size
Enrollment
49
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 64
- Full-time share
- 71%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 71.93%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Premier Academy of Cosmetology.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Premier Academy of Cosmetology was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Premier Academy of Cosmetology in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2019–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | — | — | $13,731 |
| 2020 | — | — | $16,530 |
| 2021 | — | — | $17,752 |
| 2022 | — | — | $17,426 |
| 2023 | — | — | $17,891 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Premier Academy of Cosmetology reported total enrollment of about 49 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 0% male and 100% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (55.1%), American Indian or Alaska Native (38.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (4.1%). About 71.93% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
71.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Premier Academy of Cosmetology in 2024 is 49 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 64 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
75.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
85.71% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Premier Academy of Cosmetology completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 0% male / 100% female
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do Premier Academy of Cosmetology graduates earn—and in which programs?
Financial value and program completions for Premier Academy of Cosmetology from College Scorecard and IPEDS extracts.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Premier Academy of Cosmetology.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 2 programs by IPEDS completions (3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Premier Academy of Cosmetology.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Premier Academy of Cosmetology graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Premier Academy of Cosmetology—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,348
- Oklahoma median 0.46× the median ($7,250)
- Southwest median 0.59× the median ($5,699)
- U.S. median 0.46× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Premier Academy of Cosmetology at a glance
Premier Academy of Cosmetology
Premier Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution in McAlester, OK.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, GeneralCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian55.1%American Indian or Alaska Native38.8%Hispanic or Latino4.1%
Schools near Premier Academy of Cosmetology
Other campuses in McAlester, OK when available, plus nearby institutions in Oklahoma.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within Oklahoma, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Premier Academy of Cosmetology located?
Premier Academy of Cosmetology is located in McAlester, OK.
How much does Premier Academy of Cosmetology cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $18,449 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Premier Academy of Cosmetology?
Premier Academy of Cosmetology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 64 students, White (55.1%), American Indian or Alaska Native (38.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Premier Academy of Cosmetology?
The 150%-time completion rate is 85.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Premier Academy of Cosmetology public or private?
Premier Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution located in McAlester, OK.
Is Premier Academy of Cosmetology an HBCU?
No. Premier Academy of Cosmetology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Premier Academy of Cosmetology a tribal college?
No. Premier Academy of Cosmetology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Premier Academy of Cosmetology a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Premier Academy of Cosmetology does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.1%).
Is Premier Academy of Cosmetology religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Premier Academy of Cosmetology in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.