Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel is a private for-profit trade school in Laurel, Maryland, enrolling about 118 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 47.06% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (63.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $17,011 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 118 69.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 47.06%
- First-Generation Students: 49.2%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 8.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 249
Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel: what the data shows
Common questions about Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel?
Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel is located in Laurel, MD (ZIP 20724).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel public or private?
Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel cost?
Average net price after aid: $17,011.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $16,425 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $22,797 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,401 |
| $110,001+ | $22,797 |
How big is Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel?
Total enrollment: 118 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 249 students.
About 69% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel?
150%-time completion rate: 47.06%.
First-year retention: 66.7%.
What do graduates of Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel earn?
Median earnings: $23,989 six years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $16,500.
56.90% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (34 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 47.06%; net price $17,011. 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 Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$17,011
2024 Value
In 2024 Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,011.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$68,044 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$17,011 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 Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel.
Financial Aid by Income Level
56.90% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
55.17% 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 Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel 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 Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel 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 | — | — | $11,627 |
| 2014 | — | — | $11,147 |
| 2015 | — | — | $12,984 |
| 2016 | — | — | $9,122 |
| 2017 | — | — | $9,387 |
| 2018 | — | — | $9,857 |
| 2019 | — | — | $10,455 |
| 2020 | — | — | $12,144 |
| 2021 | — | — | $10,720 |
| 2022 | — | — | $9,774 |
| 2023 | — | — | $10,624 |
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
Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel reported total enrollment of about 118 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 2% male and 98% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (63.6%), Hispanic or Latino (12.7%), and White (11.9%). About 56.90% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 49.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
69.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel in 2024 is 118 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 249 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.7%
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 63.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
5.88% 100% Completion Time
47.06% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 5.88% of students graduating from Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel 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
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 Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel.
Return on Investment
$16,500 Median Student Debt
Financial value analysis for Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 34 completions
Most popular programs at Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,503
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel is a private for-profit institution located in Laurel, MD. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Enrollment is approximately 118 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (63.6%), Hispanic or Latino (12.7%), White (11.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 47.06%. Approximately 56.90% of students receive Pell Grants. About 49.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Laurel, MD 20724
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel 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 Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel located?
Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel is located in Laurel, MD.
How much does Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $17,011 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel?
Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel reports undergraduate enrollment of about 249 students, Black or African American (63.6%), Hispanic or Latino (12.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel?
About 49.2% of students at Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel are first-generation college students.
What is the graduation rate at Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel?
The 150%-time completion rate is 47.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $16,500.
Is Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel public or private?
Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel is a private for-profit institution located in Laurel, MD.
Is Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel an HBCU?
No. Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel a tribal college?
No. Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel does not meet that proxy (reported share 12.7%).
Is Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel 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
- Maryland college costs
- Maryland colleges by ROI
- Maryland trade schools profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Maryland
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.