Brown Beauty Barber School Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Brown Beauty Barber School is a private for-profit trade school in Bessemer, Alabama, enrolling about 54 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 83.33% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (79.6%) and White (16.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $24,717 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 54 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 83.33%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 16.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 67
Brown Beauty Barber School: what the data shows
Common questions about Brown Beauty Barber School, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Brown Beauty Barber School?
Brown Beauty Barber School is located in Bessemer, AL (ZIP 35020-5016).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Brown Beauty Barber School public or private?
Brown Beauty Barber School is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Brown Beauty Barber School cost?
Average net price after aid: $24,717.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $24,717 |
How big is Brown Beauty Barber School?
Total enrollment: 54 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 67 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Brown Beauty Barber School?
150%-time completion rate: 83.33%.
First-year retention: 100.0%.
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,833.
81.94% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Brown Beauty Barber School known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (14 completions)
- Barbering/Barber (14 completions)
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Brown Beauty Barber School a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 83.33%; net price $24,717. 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 Brown Beauty Barber School was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$24,717
2024 Value
In 2024 Brown Beauty Barber School had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,717.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$98,868 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$24,717 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 Brown Beauty Barber School.
Financial Aid by Income Level
81.94% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
84.72% 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 Brown Beauty Barber School 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 Brown Beauty Barber School in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2018–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | — | — | $23,696 |
| 2019 | — | — | $17,070 |
| 2020 | — | — | $16,118 |
| 2021 | — | — | $24,312 |
| 2022 | — | — | $17,202 |
| 2023 | — | — | $19,971 |
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
Brown Beauty Barber School reported total enrollment of about 54 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 30% male and 70% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (79.6%), White (16.7%), and Two or More Races (3.7%). About 81.94% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Brown Beauty Barber School in 2024 is 54 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 67 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
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 Black or African American at 79.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
83.33% 100% Completion Time
83.33% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 83.33% of students graduating from Brown Beauty Barber School 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
- Barbering/Barber: 71% male / 29% female
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 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 Brown Beauty Barber School.
Return on Investment
$9,833 Median Student Debt
Financial value analysis for Brown Beauty Barber School.
Top Programs by Completions
3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 14 completions
2. Barbering/Barber: 14 completions
3. Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Brown Beauty Barber School.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Brown Beauty Barber School graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Brown Beauty Barber School from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,578
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Brown Beauty Barber School is a private for-profit institution located in Bessemer, AL. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Barbering/Barber, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. Enrollment is approximately 54 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (79.6%), White (16.7%), Two or More Races (3.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 83.33%. Approximately 81.94% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Bessemer, AL 35020-5016
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 83.33% graduation rate, Brown Beauty Barber School 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 Brown Beauty Barber School located?
Brown Beauty Barber School is located in Bessemer, AL.
How much does Brown Beauty Barber School cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $24,717 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Brown Beauty Barber School?
Brown Beauty Barber School reports undergraduate enrollment of about 67 students, Black or African American (79.6%), White (16.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Brown Beauty Barber School?
The 150%-time completion rate is 83.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Brown Beauty Barber School students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,833.
Is Brown Beauty Barber School public or private?
Brown Beauty Barber School is a private for-profit institution located in Bessemer, AL.
Is Brown Beauty Barber School an HBCU?
No. Brown Beauty Barber School is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Brown Beauty Barber School a tribal college?
No. Brown Beauty Barber School is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Brown Beauty Barber School a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Brown Beauty Barber School does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).
Is Brown Beauty Barber School religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Brown Beauty Barber School 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
- Alabama college costs
- Alabama colleges by ROI
- Alabama trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Alabama
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.