Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro
Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro is a private for-profit college or university in Greensboro, NC, with about 3 programs reporting completions in the federal extract used on this page. It reports a completion rate of about 31.91% for the cohort window published by the Education Department—one yardstick, not the whole story of student success.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,932 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 99 69.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 31.91%
Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro: what the data shows
Common questions about Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro?
Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro is located in Greensboro, NC (ZIP 27407-2693).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro public or private?
Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro cost?
Average net price after aid: $16,932.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $16,759 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $16,180 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $17,631 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,610 |
| $110,001+ | $22,583 |
How big is Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro?
Total enrollment: 99 students.
About 70% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro?
150%-time completion rate: 31.91%.
First-year retention: 53.8%.
What do graduates of Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro earn?
Median earnings: $20,172 six years after entry; $24,407 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,583.
72.43% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (43 completions)
- Cosmetology & Personal Grooming Services (42 completions)
- Personal Services - 12.0413 (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 31.91%; median earnings $24,407 at 10 years; net price $16,932. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,932
2024 Value
In 2024 Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,932.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$67,728 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,932 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro.
Financial Aid by Income Level
72.43% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
58.41% 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 Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro 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 Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro 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 | — | — | $14,310 |
| 2014 | — | — | $14,060 |
| 2015 | — | — | $12,868 |
| 2016 | — | — | $13,769 |
| 2017 | — | — | $14,588 |
| 2018 | — | — | $15,013 |
| 2019 | — | — | $14,570 |
| 2020 | — | — | $15,553 |
| 2021 | — | — | $15,000 |
| 2022 | — | — | $15,504 |
| 2023 | — | — | $16,625 |
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.
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
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
69.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro in 2024 is 99 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
53.8%
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
0.00% 100% Completion Time
31.91% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro.
Return on Investment
$13,583 Median Student Debt
$24,407 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
55.65% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
260.37% Return on Investment
5.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro.
Top Programs by Completions
3 Programs Reporting Data
Cosmetology & Personal Grooming Services: 42 completions
Personal Services - 12.0413: 1 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 43 completions
Most popular programs at Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro graduates.
About
Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro is a private for-profit institution located in Greensboro, NC, offering 3 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 99 students. The institution maintains a 31.91% graduation rate. Approximately 72.43% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Greensboro, NC 27407-2693
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 31.91% graduation rate at Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro cost?
Reported in-state tuition is N/A and average net price is $16,932 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro earn?
Median earnings are $20,172 six years after entry and $24,407 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro?
The 150%-time completion rate is 31.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,583.
How big is Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro?
Total enrollment is about 99 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro public or private?
Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro is a private for-profit institution located in Greensboro, NC.
Is Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro an HBCU?
No. Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro a tribal college?
No. Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.1%).
Is Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro 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
- Related geography & profiles
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.