Cameo Beauty Academy Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Cameo Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Oak Lawn, Illinois, enrolling about 82 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 59.09% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $24,513 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,924 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 82 52.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 59.09%
- First-Generation Students: 46.9%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 16.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 108
Cameo Beauty Academy: what the data shows
Common questions about Cameo Beauty Academy, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Cameo Beauty Academy?
Cameo Beauty Academy is located in Oak Lawn, IL (ZIP 60453).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Cameo Beauty Academy public or private?
Cameo Beauty Academy is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Cameo Beauty Academy cost?
Average net price after aid: $12,924.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,924 |
How big is Cameo Beauty Academy?
Total enrollment: 82 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 108 students.
About 52% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Cameo Beauty Academy?
150%-time completion rate: 59.09%.
First-year retention: 50.0%.
What do graduates of Cameo Beauty Academy earn?
Median earnings: $17,987 six years after entry; $24,513 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,929.
66.67% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Cameo Beauty Academy known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (18 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (15 completions)
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor (3 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Cameo Beauty Academy a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 59.09%; median earnings $24,513 at 10 years; net price $12,924. 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 Cameo Beauty Academy was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,924
2024 Value
In 2024 Cameo Beauty Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,924.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$51,696 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,924 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 Cameo Beauty Academy.
Financial Aid by Income Level
66.67% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
54.17% 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 Cameo Beauty Academy 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 Cameo Beauty Academy 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 | — | — | $15,952 |
| 2014 | — | — | $14,059 |
| 2015 | — | — | $15,946 |
| 2016 | — | — | $19,373 |
| 2017 | — | — | $14,563 |
| 2018 | — | — | $14,313 |
| 2019 | — | — | $16,833 |
| 2020 | — | — | $18,845 |
| 2021 | — | — | $18,405 |
| 2022 | — | — | $13,701 |
| 2023 | — | — | $15,916 |
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
Cameo Beauty Academy reported total enrollment of about 82 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 0% male and 100% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (59.8%), Hispanic or Latino (24.4%), and White (15.8%). About 66.67% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
52.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Cameo Beauty Academy in 2024 is 82 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 108 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
50.0%
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 59.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
9.09% 100% Completion Time
59.09% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 9.09% of students graduating from Cameo Beauty Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 0% male / 100% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 0% male / 100% 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 Cameo Beauty Academy.
Return on Investment
$10,929 Median Student Debt
$24,513 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
44.58% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
374.18% Return on Investment
4.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Cameo Beauty Academy.
Top Programs by Completions
3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 18 completions
2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 15 completions
3. Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 3 completions
Most popular programs at Cameo Beauty Academy.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Cameo Beauty Academy graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Cameo Beauty Academy from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,503
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Cameo Beauty Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Oak Lawn, IL. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. Enrollment is approximately 82 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (59.8%), Hispanic or Latino (24.4%), White (15.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 59.09%. Approximately 66.67% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Cameo Beauty Academy 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 Cameo Beauty Academy located?
Cameo Beauty Academy is located in Oak Lawn, IL.
How much does Cameo Beauty Academy cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $12,924 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Cameo Beauty Academy?
Cameo Beauty Academy reports undergraduate enrollment of about 108 students, Black or African American (59.8%), Hispanic or Latino (24.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Cameo Beauty Academy?
About 46.9% of students at Cameo Beauty Academy are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Cameo Beauty Academy earn?
Median earnings are $17,987 six years after entry and $24,513 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Cameo Beauty Academy?
The 150%-time completion rate is 59.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Cameo Beauty Academy students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,929.
Is Cameo Beauty Academy public or private?
Cameo Beauty Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Oak Lawn, IL.
Is Cameo Beauty Academy an HBCU?
No. Cameo Beauty Academy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Cameo Beauty Academy a tribal college?
No. Cameo Beauty Academy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Cameo Beauty Academy a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Cameo Beauty Academy does not meet that proxy (reported share 24.4%).
Is Cameo Beauty Academy religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Cameo Beauty Academy 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
- Illinois college costs
- Illinois colleges by ROI
- Illinois trade schools profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Illinois
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.