Arkansas Beauty College Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Arkansas Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in Russellville, Arkansas, enrolling about 61 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 50.00% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $16,857 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,985 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 61 52.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 50.00%
- First-Generation Students: 52.9%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 9.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 75
Arkansas Beauty College: what the data shows
Common questions about Arkansas Beauty College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Arkansas Beauty College?
Arkansas Beauty College is located in Russellville, AR (ZIP 72801).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Arkansas Beauty College public or private?
Arkansas Beauty College is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Arkansas Beauty College cost?
Average net price after aid: $8,985.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,508 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,375 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,922 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $14,367 |
| $110,001+ | $14,367 |
How big is Arkansas Beauty College?
Total enrollment: 61 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 75 students.
About 52% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Arkansas Beauty College?
150%-time completion rate: 50.00%.
First-year retention: 93.3%.
What do graduates of Arkansas Beauty College earn?
Median earnings: $20,636 six years after entry; $16,857 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
56.41% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Arkansas Beauty College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (10 completions)
- Real Estate Development (9 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Arkansas Beauty College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 50.00%; median earnings $16,857 at 10 years; net price $8,985. 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 Arkansas Beauty College was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,985
2024 Value
In 2024 Arkansas Beauty College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,985.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$35,940 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,985 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 Arkansas Beauty College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
56.41% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
56.41% 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 Arkansas Beauty 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 Arkansas Beauty College 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 | — | — | $9,691 |
| 2014 | — | — | $9,157 |
| 2015 | — | — | $8,973 |
| 2016 | — | — | $8,721 |
| 2017 | — | — | $11,597 |
| 2018 | — | — | $8,334 |
| 2019 | — | — | $10,004 |
| 2020 | — | — | $10,659 |
| 2021 | — | — | $10,913 |
| 2022 | — | — | $10,889 |
| 2023 | — | — | $11,898 |
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
Arkansas Beauty College reported total enrollment of about 61 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 2% male and 98% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (80.3%), Black or African American (9.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (4.9%). About 56.41% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
52.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Arkansas Beauty College in 2024 is 61 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 75 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
93.3%
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 White at 80.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
50.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Arkansas 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: 0% male / 100% female
- Real Estate Development: 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: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Arkansas Beauty College.
Return on Investment
$16,857 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
369.03% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Arkansas 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: 10 completions
2. Real Estate Development: 9 completions
Most popular programs at Arkansas Beauty College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Arkansas Beauty College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Arkansas Beauty College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,956
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Arkansas Beauty College is a private for-profit institution located in Russellville, AR. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Real Estate Development. Enrollment is approximately 61 students. Student body composition includes White (80.3%), Black or African American (9.8%), Hispanic or Latino (4.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 50.00%. Approximately 56.41% of students receive Pell Grants. About 52.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Russellville, AR 72801
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Arkansas 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 Arkansas Beauty College located?
Arkansas Beauty College is located in Russellville, AR.
How much does Arkansas Beauty College cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $8,985 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Arkansas Beauty College?
Arkansas Beauty College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 75 students, White (80.3%), Black or African American (9.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Arkansas Beauty College?
About 52.9% of students at Arkansas Beauty College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Arkansas Beauty College earn?
Median earnings are $20,636 six years after entry and $16,857 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Arkansas Beauty College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 50.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Arkansas Beauty College public or private?
Arkansas Beauty College is a private for-profit institution located in Russellville, AR.
Is Arkansas Beauty College an HBCU?
No. Arkansas Beauty College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Arkansas Beauty College a tribal college?
No. Arkansas Beauty College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Arkansas Beauty College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Arkansas Beauty College does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.9%).
Is Arkansas Beauty College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Arkansas Beauty 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
- Arkansas college costs
- Arkansas colleges by ROI
- Arkansas trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Arkansas
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.