Bell Mar Beauty College Tuition & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Bell Mar Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in Cicero, Illinois, enrolling about 45 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 66.67% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $26,222 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $7,188 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 45 N/A% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 66.67%

Bell Mar Beauty College: what the data shows

Common questions about Bell Mar Beauty College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Bell Mar Beauty College?

Bell Mar Beauty College is located in Cicero, IL (ZIP 60804).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is Bell Mar Beauty College public or private?

Bell Mar Beauty College is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Bell Mar Beauty College cost?

Average net price after aid: $7,188.

How big is Bell Mar Beauty College?

Total enrollment: 45 students.

What is the graduation rate at Bell Mar Beauty College?

150%-time completion rate: 66.67%.

What do graduates of Bell Mar Beauty College earn?

Median earnings: $17,550 six years after entry; $26,222 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

55.07% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Bell Mar Beauty College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Bell Mar Beauty College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 66.67%; median earnings $26,222 at 10 years; net price $7,188. 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 Bell Mar Beauty College was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$7,188
2024 Value

In 2024 Bell Mar Beauty College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,188.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$28,752 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$7,188 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 Bell Mar Beauty College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

55.07% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Bell Mar Beauty College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.

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 Bell Mar Beauty College in that year.

Multi-year history is not in this profile yet. It is added when the institution cost history CSV has been collected and merged into school JSON.

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

Bell Mar Beauty College reported total enrollment of about 45 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 7% male and 93% female. About 55.07% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

N/A% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bell Mar Beauty College in 2024 is 45 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

N/A%
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

4.76% 100% Completion Time

66.67% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 4.76% of students graduating from Bell Mar Beauty College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 12% male / 88% 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

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 Bell Mar Beauty College.

Return on Investment

$26,222 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

812.01% Return on Investment

Financial value analysis for Bell Mar Beauty College.

Top Programs by Completions

2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 25 completions

2. Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 1 completions

Most popular programs at Bell Mar Beauty College.

Employment Outcomes

$17,550 Median Earnings (6 years after entry)

$17,029 Median Earnings (8 years after entry)

$26,222 Median Earnings (10 years after entry)

Earnings outcomes for Bell Mar Beauty College graduates.

About

Bell Mar Beauty College is a private for-profit institution located in Cicero, IL. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. Enrollment is approximately 45 students. The 150%-time completion rate is 66.67%. Approximately 55.07% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Cicero, IL 60804

Region: Great Lakes

Insights and Analysis

Bell Mar Beauty College 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 Bell Mar Beauty College located?

Bell Mar Beauty College is located in Cicero, IL.

How much does Bell Mar Beauty College cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $7,188 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Bell Mar Beauty College?

Bell Mar Beauty College reports total enrollment of about 45 students in federal College Scorecard data.

What do graduates of Bell Mar Beauty College earn?

Median earnings are $17,550 six years after entry and $26,222 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Bell Mar Beauty College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 66.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

Is Bell Mar Beauty College public or private?

Bell Mar Beauty College is a private for-profit institution located in Cicero, IL.

Is Bell Mar Beauty College an HBCU?

No. Bell Mar Beauty College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Bell Mar Beauty College a tribal college?

No. Bell Mar Beauty College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Bell Mar Beauty College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Bell Mar Beauty College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Illinois trade schools profile
  • Great Lakes regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Illinois

    • 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.