Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport is a private for-profit trade school in Bridgeport, Connecticut, enrolling about 32 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 100.00% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (43.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (43.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $30,086 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 32 50.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 100.00%
  • First-Generation Students: 60.3%
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 123.5% from 2021 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 49

Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport: what the data shows

Common questions about Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport?

Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport is located in Bridgeport, CT (ZIP 06610-3239).

NCES locale classification: Suburb.

Is Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport public or private?

Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport cost?

Average net price after aid: $30,086.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$30,086

How big is Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport?

Total enrollment: 32 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 49 students.

About 50% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport?

150%-time completion rate: 100.00%.

First-year retention: 12.5%.

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,333.

18.18% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 100.00%; net price $30,086. 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 Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$30,086
2024 Value

In 2024 Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,086.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$120,344 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$30,086 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 Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport.

Financial Aid by Income Level

18.18% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

18.18% 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 Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport 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 Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20212023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2021$6,938
2023$15,505

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

Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport reported total enrollment of about 32 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 6% male and 94% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (43.8%), Hispanic or Latino (43.8%), and White (12.5%). About 18.18% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 60.3% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

50.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport in 2024 is 32 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 49 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

12.5%
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 43.8%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

100.00% 100% Completion Time

100.00% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 100.00% of students graduating from Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport 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: 0% male / 100% female
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 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: Black or African American.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport.

Return on Investment

$6,333 Median Student Debt

Financial value analysis for Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport.

Top Programs by Completions

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

1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 10 completions

2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 7 completions

Most popular programs at Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,889

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport is a private for-profit institution located in Bridgeport, CT. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Enrollment is approximately 32 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (43.8%), Hispanic or Latino (43.8%), White (12.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 100.00%. Approximately 18.18% of students receive Pell Grants. About 60.3% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Bridgeport, CT 06610-3239

Region: New England

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 100.00% graduation rate, Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport 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 Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport located?

Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport is located in Bridgeport, CT.

How much does Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $30,086 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport?

Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport reports undergraduate enrollment of about 49 students, Black or African American (43.8%), Hispanic or Latino (43.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport?

About 60.3% of students at Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport are first-generation college students.

What is the graduation rate at Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport?

The 150%-time completion rate is 100.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,333.

Is Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport public or private?

Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport is a private for-profit institution located in Bridgeport, CT.

Is Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport an HBCU?

No. Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport a tribal college?

No. Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport reports 43.8% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Connecticut trade schools profile
  • Bridgeport, Connecticut city profile
  • New England regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Connecticut
  • 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.