American Barber and Beauty Academy Tuition & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

American Barber and Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Reading, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 104 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 88.06% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (45.2%) and White (32.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 104 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 88.06%
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 4.8% from 2021 to 2022 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 196

American Barber and Beauty Academy: what the data shows

Common questions about American Barber and Beauty Academy, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is American Barber and Beauty Academy?

American Barber and Beauty Academy is located in Reading, PA (ZIP 19607-1602).

NCES locale classification: Town.

Is American Barber and Beauty Academy public or private?

American Barber and Beauty Academy is a Private For-profit institution.

How big is American Barber and Beauty Academy?

Total enrollment: 104 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 196 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at American Barber and Beauty Academy?

150%-time completion rate: 88.06%.

First-year retention: 93.1%.

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,583.

42.01% of students receive Pell grants.

What is American Barber and Beauty Academy known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is American Barber and Beauty Academy a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 88.06%. 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 American Barber and Beauty Academy was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$N/A
2024 Value

In 2024 American Barber and Beauty Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for American Barber and Beauty Academy.

Financial Aid by Income Level

42.01% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43.84% 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 American Barber and Beauty Academy 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 American Barber and Beauty Academy in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2017–2022 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2017——$13,929
2018——$13,674
2019——$19,331
2020——$21,478
2021——$18,720
2022——$19,613

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

American Barber and Beauty Academy reported total enrollment of about 104 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 17% male and 83% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (45.2%), White (32.7%), and Black or African American (12.5%). About 42.01% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American Barber and Beauty Academy in 2024 is 104 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 196 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

93.1%
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 45.2%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

0.00% 100% Completion Time

88.06% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from American Barber and Beauty Academy 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
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 3% male / 97% female
  • Barbering/Barber: 76% male / 24% 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 American Barber and Beauty Academy.

Return on Investment

$11,583 Median Student Debt

Financial value analysis for American Barber and Beauty Academy.

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: 65 completions

2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 39 completions

3. Barbering/Barber: 21 completions

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

Most popular programs at American Barber and Beauty Academy.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for American Barber and Beauty Academy graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for American Barber and Beauty Academy from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,879

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

American Barber and Beauty Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Reading, PA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Barbering/Barber. Enrollment is approximately 104 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (45.2%), White (32.7%), Black or African American (12.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 88.06%. Approximately 42.01% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Reading, PA 19607-1602

Region: Mid East

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 88.06% graduation rate, American Barber and Beauty Academy demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is American Barber and Beauty Academy located?

American Barber and Beauty Academy is located in Reading, PA.

How much does American Barber and Beauty Academy cost?

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

What is the student body demographics at American Barber and Beauty Academy?

American Barber and Beauty Academy reports undergraduate enrollment of about 196 students, Hispanic or Latino (45.2%), White (32.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.

What is the graduation rate at American Barber and Beauty Academy?

The 150%-time completion rate is 88.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do American Barber and Beauty Academy students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,583.

Is American Barber and Beauty Academy public or private?

American Barber and Beauty Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Reading, PA.

Is American Barber and Beauty Academy an HBCU?

No. American Barber and Beauty Academy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is American Barber and Beauty Academy a tribal college?

No. American Barber and Beauty Academy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is American Barber and Beauty Academy a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—American Barber and Beauty Academy reports 45.2% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is American Barber and Beauty Academy religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for American Barber and Beauty Academy in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Pennsylvania trade schools profile
  • Reading, Pennsylvania city 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.