Bennett Career Institute Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Bennett Career Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Washington, District of Columbia, enrolling about 176 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 50.99% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $22,568 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,824 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 176 47.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 50.99%
- First-Generation Students: 55.6%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 0.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 277
Bennett Career Institute: what the data shows
Common questions about Bennett Career Institute, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Bennett Career Institute?
Bennett Career Institute is located in Washington, DC (ZIP 20017).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Bennett Career Institute public or private?
Bennett Career Institute is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Bennett Career Institute cost?
Average net price after aid: $11,824.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,646 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,661 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,617 |
How big is Bennett Career Institute?
Total enrollment: 176 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 277 students.
About 48% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Bennett Career Institute?
150%-time completion rate: 50.99%.
First-year retention: 54.3%.
What do graduates of Bennett Career Institute earn?
Median earnings: $18,653 six years after entry; $22,568 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,333.
57.66% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Bennett Career Institute known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (38 completions)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (19 completions)
- Barbering/Barber (10 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Bennett Career Institute a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 50.99%; median earnings $22,568 at 10 years; net price $11,824. 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 Bennett Career Institute was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,824
2024 Value
In 2024 Bennett Career Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,824.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$47,296 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,824 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 Bennett Career Institute.
Financial Aid by Income Level
57.66% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
57.66% 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 Bennett Career 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 Bennett Career 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 | — | — | $6,959 |
| 2014 | — | — | $7,297 |
| 2015 | — | — | $7,198 |
| 2016 | — | — | $9,052 |
| 2017 | — | — | $10,010 |
| 2018 | — | — | $9,617 |
| 2019 | — | — | $9,591 |
| 2020 | — | — | $11,960 |
| 2021 | — | — | $12,761 |
| 2022 | — | — | $11,064 |
| 2023 | — | — | $11,108 |
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
Bennett Career Institute reported total enrollment of about 176 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 34% male and 66% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (98.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1.7%), and White (0.0%). About 57.66% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 55.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
47.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Bennett Career Institute in 2024 is 176 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 277 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
54.3%
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 Black or African American at 98.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
20.53% 100% Completion Time
50.99% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 20.53% of students graduating from Bennett Career Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 3% male / 97% female
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 0% male / 100% female
- Barbering/Barber: 50% male / 50% 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: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Bennett Career Institute.
Return on Investment
$6,333 Median Student Debt
$22,568 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
28.06% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
377.17% Return on Investment
2.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Bennett Career Institute.
Top Programs by Completions
3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 38 completions
2. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 19 completions
3. Barbering/Barber: 10 completions
Most popular programs at Bennett Career Institute.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Bennett Career Institute graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Bennett Career Institute from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,164
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Bennett Career Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Washington, DC. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Barbering/Barber. Enrollment is approximately 176 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (98.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1.7%), White (0.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 50.99%. Approximately 57.66% of students receive Pell Grants. About 55.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Washington, DC 20017
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Bennett Career 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 Bennett Career Institute located?
Bennett Career Institute is located in Washington, DC.
How much does Bennett Career Institute cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $11,824 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Bennett Career Institute?
Bennett Career Institute reports undergraduate enrollment of about 277 students, Black or African American (98.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Bennett Career Institute?
About 55.6% of students at Bennett Career Institute are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Bennett Career Institute earn?
Median earnings are $18,653 six years after entry and $22,568 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Bennett Career Institute?
The 150%-time completion rate is 51.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Bennett Career Institute students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,333.
Is Bennett Career Institute public or private?
Bennett Career Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Washington, DC.
Is Bennett Career Institute an HBCU?
No. Bennett Career Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Bennett Career Institute a tribal college?
No. Bennett Career Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Bennett Career Institute a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Bennett Career Institute does not meet that proxy (reported share 1.7%).
Is Bennett Career Institute religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Bennett Career 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
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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.