Premier Barber Institute
Premier Barber Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Norristown, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 50 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 69.57% at 150% of normal time.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $27,339 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 50 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 69.57%
Premier Barber Institute: what the data shows
Common questions about Premier Barber Institute, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Premier Barber Institute?
Premier Barber Institute is located in Norristown, PA (ZIP 19401-5163).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Premier Barber Institute public or private?
Premier Barber Institute is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Premier Barber Institute cost?
Average net price after aid: $27,339.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $26,570 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $31,184 |
How big is Premier Barber Institute?
Total enrollment: 50 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Premier Barber Institute?
150%-time completion rate: 69.57%.
First-year retention: 88.9%.
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,583.
70.59% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Premier Barber Institute known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- CIP 120402 (42 completions)
- Other/Unknown Programs (42 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Premier Barber Institute a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 69.57%; net price $27,339. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Premier Barber Institute was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$27,339
2024 Value
In 2024 Premier Barber Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,339.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$109,356 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$27,339 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Premier Barber Institute.
Financial Aid by Income Level
70.59% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
78.15% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Premier Barber Institute 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 Barber Institute in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2017–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | — | — | $26,088 |
| 2018 | — | — | $26,640 |
| 2019 | — | — | $17,551 |
| 2020 | — | — | $19,489 |
| 2021 | — | — | $20,795 |
| 2022 | — | — | $25,377 |
| 2023 | — | — | $19,904 |
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.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Premier Barber Institute in 2024 is 50 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
88.9%
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.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
21.74% 100% Completion Time
69.57% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 21.74% of students graduating from Premier Barber Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Premier Barber Institute.
Return on Investment
$13,583 Median Student Debt
Financial value analysis for Premier Barber Institute.
Top Programs by Completions
2 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 12.0402: 42 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 42 completions
Most popular programs at Premier Barber Institute.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Premier Barber Institute graduates.
About
Premier Barber Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Norristown, PA, offering 2 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 50 students. The institution maintains a 69.57% graduation rate. Approximately 70.59% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Norristown, PA 19401-5163
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Premier Barber Institute provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Premier Barber Institute cost?
Reported in-state tuition is N/A and average net price is $27,339 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Premier Barber Institute?
The 150%-time completion rate is 69.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Premier Barber Institute students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,583.
How big is Premier Barber Institute?
Total enrollment is about 50 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Premier Barber Institute public or private?
Premier Barber Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Norristown, PA.
Is Premier Barber Institute an HBCU?
No. Premier Barber Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Premier Barber Institute a tribal college?
No. Premier Barber Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Premier Barber Institute a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Premier Barber Institute does not meet that proxy (reported share 16.0%).
Is Premier Barber Institute religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Premier Barber Institute 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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.