Refrigeration School Inc Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Refrigeration School Inc is a private for-profit trade school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling about 1,346 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 75.80% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $52,953 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $27,025 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,346 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 75.80%
- Opportunity College (2025): Higher access & higher earnings (Carnegie OCU)
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
- First-Generation Students: 52.3%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 1.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 82.5%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,427
Refrigeration School Inc: what the data shows
Common questions about Refrigeration School Inc, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Refrigeration School Inc?
Refrigeration School Inc is located in Phoenix, AZ (ZIP 85034-1816).
NCES locale classification: City.
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 35% above the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Is Refrigeration School Inc public or private?
Refrigeration School Inc is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Refrigeration School Inc cost?
Average net price after aid: $27,025.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $26,142 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $25,667 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $27,538 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $30,732 |
| $110,001+ | $33,050 |
How big is Refrigeration School Inc?
Total enrollment: 1,346 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,427 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Refrigeration School Inc?
150%-time completion rate: 75.80%.
First-year retention: 84.4%.
What do graduates of Refrigeration School Inc earn?
Median earnings: $47,246 six years after entry; $52,953 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $8,233.
61.86% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Refrigeration School Inc known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician (413 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (313 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (146 completions)
- Electrician (121 completions)
- Energy Systems Technology/Technician (55 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Refrigeration School Inc a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 75.80%; median earnings $52,953 at 10 years; net price $27,025. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Refrigeration School Inc was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$27,025
2024 Value
In 2024 Refrigeration School Inc had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,025.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$108,100 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$27,025 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Refrigeration School Inc.
Financial Aid by Income Level
61.86% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
68.58% 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 Refrigeration School Inc 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 Refrigeration School Inc in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $20,099 |
| 2014 | — | — | $20,019 |
| 2015 | — | — | $20,746 |
| 2016 | — | — | $22,757 |
| 2017 | — | — | $23,058 |
| 2018 | — | — | $22,594 |
| 2019 | — | — | $21,695 |
| 2020 | — | — | $20,872 |
| 2021 | — | — | $21,297 |
| 2022 | — | — | $24,860 |
| 2023 | — | — | $25,300 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & 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 & Student Demographics
Refrigeration School Inc reported total enrollment of about 1,346 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 89% male and 11% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (37.6%), White (27.3%), and Black or African American (16.9%). About 61.86% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Refrigeration School Inc in 2024 is 1,346 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,427 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
84.4%
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 37.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
65.92% 100% Completion Time
75.80% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 65.92% of students graduating from Refrigeration School Inc completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician: 94% male / 6% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 81% male / 19% female
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 95% male / 5% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Refrigeration School Inc.
Return on Investment
$8,233 Median Student Debt
$52,953 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
15.55% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
389.85% Return on Investment
1.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Refrigeration School Inc.
Top Programs by Completions
5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician: 413 completions
2. Welding Technology/Welder: 313 completions
3. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 146 completions
4. Electrician: 121 completions
5. Energy Systems Technology/Technician: 55 completions
Most popular programs at Refrigeration School Inc.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Refrigeration School Inc graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Refrigeration School Inc from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 82.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,015
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,855
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Refrigeration School Inc is a private for-profit institution located in Phoenix, AZ, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 1,346 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (37.6%), White (27.3%), Black or African American (16.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 75.80%. Approximately 61.86% of students receive Pell Grants. About 52.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
Opportunity College (2025): Higher access and higher earnings under Carnegie’s Student Access and Earnings Classification. Browse all Opportunity Colleges.
Location
Phoenix, AZ 85034-1816
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Refrigeration School Inc 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Refrigeration School Inc located?
Refrigeration School Inc is located in Phoenix, AZ.
How much does Refrigeration School Inc cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $27,025 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Refrigeration School Inc?
Refrigeration School Inc reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,427 students, Hispanic or Latino (37.6%), White (27.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Refrigeration School Inc?
About 52.3% of students at Refrigeration School Inc are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Refrigeration School Inc earn?
Median earnings are $47,246 six years after entry and $52,953 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Refrigeration School Inc?
The 150%-time completion rate is 75.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Refrigeration School Inc students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,233.
Is Refrigeration School Inc public or private?
Refrigeration School Inc is a private for-profit institution located in Phoenix, AZ.
Is Refrigeration School Inc an HBCU?
No. Refrigeration School Inc is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Refrigeration School Inc a tribal college?
No. Refrigeration School Inc is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Refrigeration School Inc a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Refrigeration School Inc reports 37.6% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Refrigeration School Inc religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Refrigeration School Inc 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.