The Beauty Institute Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

The Beauty Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 70 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 68.39% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $23,580 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $15,916 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 70 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 68.39%
  • First-Generation Students: 58.0%
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 10.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 211

The Beauty Institute: what the data shows

Common questions about The Beauty Institute, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is The Beauty Institute?

The Beauty Institute is located in Whitehall, PA (ZIP 18052).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is The Beauty Institute public or private?

The Beauty Institute is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does The Beauty Institute cost?

Average net price after aid: $15,916.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$15,243
$30,001–$48,000$17,218
$48,001–$75,000$18,068

How big is The Beauty Institute?

Total enrollment: 70 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 211 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at The Beauty Institute?

150%-time completion rate: 68.39%.

First-year retention: 73.3%.

What do graduates of The Beauty Institute earn?

Median earnings: $15,153 six years after entry; $23,580 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,763.

76.35% of students receive Pell grants.

What is The Beauty Institute known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is The Beauty Institute a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 68.39%; median earnings $23,580 at 10 years; net price $15,916. 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 The Beauty Institute was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$15,916
2024 Value

In 2024 The Beauty Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,916.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$63,664 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$15,916 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 The Beauty Institute.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76.35% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

76.35% 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 The Beauty 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 The Beauty Institute 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——$14,860
2014——$14,992
2015——$15,170
2016——$14,400
2017——$14,031
2018——$15,131
2019——$15,005
2020——$14,658
2021——$14,048
2022——$13,656
2023——$15,131

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

The Beauty Institute reported total enrollment of about 70 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 3% male and 97% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (35.7%), White (27.1%), and Black or African American (25.7%). About 76.35% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 58.0% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at The Beauty Institute in 2024 is 70 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 211 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

73.3%
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 35.7%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

31.61% 100% Completion Time

68.39% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 31.61% of students graduating from The Beauty Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 2% male / 98% female
  • Real Estate Development: 0% male / 100% female
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 5% male / 95% 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: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for The Beauty Institute.

Return on Investment

$10,763 Median Student Debt

$23,580 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

45.64% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

270.38% Return on Investment

4.6 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for The Beauty Institute.

Top Programs by Completions

4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 61 completions

2. Real Estate Development: 35 completions

3. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 20 completions

4. Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 2 completions

Most popular programs at The Beauty Institute.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for The Beauty Institute graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for The Beauty Institute from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,827

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

The Beauty Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Whitehall, PA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Real Estate Development, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Enrollment is approximately 70 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (35.7%), White (27.1%), Black or African American (25.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 68.39%. Approximately 76.35% of students receive Pell Grants. About 58.0% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Whitehall, PA 18052

Region: Mid East

Insights and Analysis

The Beauty 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is The Beauty Institute located?

The Beauty Institute is located in Whitehall, PA.

How much does The Beauty Institute cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $15,916 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at The Beauty Institute?

The Beauty Institute reports undergraduate enrollment of about 211 students, Hispanic or Latino (35.7%), White (27.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend The Beauty Institute?

About 58.0% of students at The Beauty Institute are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of The Beauty Institute earn?

Median earnings are $15,153 six years after entry and $23,580 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at The Beauty Institute?

The 150%-time completion rate is 68.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do The Beauty Institute students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,763.

Is The Beauty Institute public or private?

The Beauty Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Whitehall, PA.

Is The Beauty Institute an HBCU?

No. The Beauty Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is The Beauty Institute a tribal college?

No. The Beauty Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is The Beauty Institute a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—The Beauty Institute reports 35.7% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is The Beauty Institute religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for The Beauty Institute in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Pennsylvania trade schools profile
  • Mid East regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Pennsylvania

    • 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.