Alamo City Barber College Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Alamo City Barber College is a private for-profit trade school in San Antonio, Texas, enrolling about 114 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 57.35% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (71.0%) and Black or African American (20.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $13,347 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 114 91.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 57.35%
- First-Generation Students: 58.3%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 41.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 180
Alamo City Barber College: what the data shows
Common questions about Alamo City Barber College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Alamo City Barber College?
Alamo City Barber College is located in San Antonio, TX (ZIP 78250-3227).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Alamo City Barber College public or private?
Alamo City Barber College is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Alamo City Barber College cost?
Average net price after aid: $13,347.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $13,382 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,375 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,504 |
How big is Alamo City Barber College?
Total enrollment: 114 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 180 students.
About 91% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Alamo City Barber College?
150%-time completion rate: 57.35%.
First-year retention: 71.0%.
What do graduates of Alamo City Barber College earn?
Median earnings: $17,214 six years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,937.
82.49% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Alamo City Barber College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Barbering/Barber (73 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Alamo City Barber College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 57.35%; net price $13,347. 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 Alamo City Barber College was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$13,347
2024 Value
In 2024 Alamo City Barber College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,347.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$53,388 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$13,347 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 Alamo City Barber College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
82.49% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
67.32% 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 Alamo City Barber College 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 Alamo City Barber College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2014–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | — | $12,206 |
| 2015 | — | — | $12,913 |
| 2016 | — | — | $13,731 |
| 2017 | — | — | $11,891 |
| 2018 | — | — | $12,088 |
| 2019 | — | — | $10,791 |
| 2020 | — | — | $16,633 |
| 2021 | — | — | $11,376 |
| 2022 | — | — | $11,224 |
| 2023 | — | — | $15,890 |
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
Alamo City Barber College reported total enrollment of about 114 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 80% male and 20% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (71.0%), Black or African American (20.2%), and White (5.3%). About 82.49% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 58.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
91.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Alamo City Barber College in 2024 is 114 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 180 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
71.0%
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 71.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
7.35% 100% Completion Time
57.35% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 7.35% of students graduating from Alamo City Barber College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Barbering/Barber: 85% male / 15% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 25% male / 75% 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 Alamo City Barber College.
Return on Investment
$6,937 Median Student Debt
Financial value analysis for Alamo City Barber College.
Top Programs by Completions
2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Barbering/Barber: 73 completions
2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 4 completions
Most popular programs at Alamo City Barber College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Alamo City Barber College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Alamo City Barber College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,524
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Alamo City Barber College is a private for-profit institution located in San Antonio, TX. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Barbering/Barber, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Enrollment is approximately 114 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (71.0%), Black or African American (20.2%), White (5.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 57.35%. Approximately 82.49% of students receive Pell Grants. About 58.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
San Antonio, TX 78250-3227
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Alamo City Barber 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 Alamo City Barber College located?
Alamo City Barber College is located in San Antonio, TX.
How much does Alamo City Barber College cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $13,347 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Alamo City Barber College?
Alamo City Barber College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 180 students, Hispanic or Latino (71.0%), Black or African American (20.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Alamo City Barber College?
About 58.3% of students at Alamo City Barber College are first-generation college students.
What is the graduation rate at Alamo City Barber College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 57.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Alamo City Barber College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,937.
Is Alamo City Barber College public or private?
Alamo City Barber College is a private for-profit institution located in San Antonio, TX.
Is Alamo City Barber College an HBCU?
No. Alamo City Barber College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Alamo City Barber College a tribal college?
No. Alamo City Barber College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Alamo City Barber College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Alamo City Barber College reports 71.0% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Alamo City Barber College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Alamo City Barber College 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
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Texas trade schools profile
- San Antonio, Texas city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
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.