CET-Alexandria Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

CET-Alexandria is a private trade and vocational school in Alexandria, Virginia, enrolling about 23 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 78.85% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $32,986 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $20,615 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 23 N/A% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 78.85%

CET-Alexandria: what the data shows

Common questions about CET-Alexandria, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is CET-Alexandria?

CET-Alexandria is located in Alexandria, VA (ZIP 22312).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is CET-Alexandria public or private?

CET-Alexandria is a Private Non-profit institution.

How much does CET-Alexandria cost?

Average net price after aid: $20,615.

How big is CET-Alexandria?

Total enrollment: 23 students.

What is the graduation rate at CET-Alexandria?

150%-time completion rate: 78.85%.

What do graduates of CET-Alexandria earn?

Median earnings: $33,264 six years after entry; $32,986 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,041.

32.97% of students receive Pell grants.

What is CET-Alexandria known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is CET-Alexandria a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 78.85%; median earnings $32,986 at 10 years; net price $20,615. 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 CET-Alexandria was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$20,615
2024 Value

In 2024 CET-Alexandria had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,615.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$82,460 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$20,615 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 CET-Alexandria.

Financial Aid by Income Level

32.97% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

35.16% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at CET-Alexandria was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.

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 CET-Alexandria in that year.

Multi-year history is not in this profile yet. It is added when the institution cost history CSV has been collected and merged into school JSON.

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

CET-Alexandria reported total enrollment of about 23 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 100% male and 0% female. About 32.97% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

N/A% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at CET-Alexandria in 2024 is 23 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

N/A%
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.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

0.00% 100% Completion Time

78.85% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from CET-Alexandria completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 100% male / 0% female
  • Building/Property Maintenance: 100% male / 0% 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 CET-Alexandria.

Return on Investment

$7,041 Median Student Debt

$32,986 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

21.35% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

300.02% Return on Investment

2.1 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for CET-Alexandria.

Top Programs by Completions

2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 16 completions

2. Building/Property Maintenance: 3 completions

Most popular programs at CET-Alexandria.

Employment Outcomes

$33,264 Median Earnings (6 years after entry)

$32,555 Median Earnings (8 years after entry)

$32,986 Median Earnings (10 years after entry)

Earnings outcomes for CET-Alexandria graduates.

About

CET-Alexandria is a private non-profit institution located in Alexandria, VA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Building/Property Maintenance. Enrollment is approximately 23 students. The 150%-time completion rate is 78.85%. Approximately 32.97% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Private Non-profit

Location

Alexandria, VA 22312

Region: Southeast

Insights and Analysis

CET-Alexandria 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 CET-Alexandria located?

CET-Alexandria is located in Alexandria, VA.

How much does CET-Alexandria cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $20,615 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at CET-Alexandria?

CET-Alexandria reports total enrollment of about 23 students in federal College Scorecard data.

What do graduates of CET-Alexandria earn?

Median earnings are $33,264 six years after entry and $32,986 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at CET-Alexandria?

The 150%-time completion rate is 78.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do CET-Alexandria students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,041.

Is CET-Alexandria public or private?

CET-Alexandria is a private nonprofit institution located in Alexandria, VA.

Is CET-Alexandria an HBCU?

No. CET-Alexandria is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is CET-Alexandria a tribal college?

No. CET-Alexandria is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is CET-Alexandria religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for CET-Alexandria in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Virginia trade schools profile
  • Southeast regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Virginia

    • 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.