David Pressley School of Cosmetology Tuition & Outcomes
David Pressley School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school in Royal Oak, Michigan, enrolling about 225 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 86.84% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $22,973 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,598 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 225 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 86.84%
- First-Generation Students: 54.8%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 44.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 332
David Pressley School of Cosmetology: what the data shows
Common questions about David Pressley School of Cosmetology, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is David Pressley School of Cosmetology?
David Pressley School of Cosmetology is located in Royal Oak, MI (ZIP 48067-3219).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is David Pressley School of Cosmetology public or private?
David Pressley School of Cosmetology is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does David Pressley School of Cosmetology cost?
Average net price after aid: $20,598.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $19,631 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $20,117 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $22,531 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $27,120 |
| $110,001+ | $27,120 |
How big is David Pressley School of Cosmetology?
Total enrollment: 225 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 332 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at David Pressley School of Cosmetology?
150%-time completion rate: 86.84%.
First-year retention: 76.5%.
What do graduates of David Pressley School of Cosmetology earn?
Median earnings: $21,182 six years after entry; $22,973 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,333.
51.93% of students receive Pell grants.
What is David Pressley School of Cosmetology known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (101 completions)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (78 completions)
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is David Pressley School of Cosmetology a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 86.84%; median earnings $22,973 at 10 years; net price $20,598. 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 David Pressley School of Cosmetology was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,598
2024 Value
In 2024 David Pressley School of Cosmetology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,598.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$82,392 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,598 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 David Pressley School of Cosmetology.
Financial Aid by Income Level
51.93% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
49.17% 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 David Pressley School of Cosmetology 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 David Pressley School of Cosmetology 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 | — | — | $12,431 |
| 2014 | — | — | $15,163 |
| 2015 | — | — | $14,389 |
| 2016 | — | — | $11,844 |
| 2017 | — | — | $12,789 |
| 2018 | — | — | $13,233 |
| 2019 | — | — | $14,273 |
| 2020 | — | — | $17,123 |
| 2021 | — | — | $14,339 |
| 2022 | — | — | $12,829 |
| 2023 | — | — | $18,565 |
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
David Pressley School of Cosmetology reported total enrollment of about 225 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 1% male and 99% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (45.3%), Black or African American (40.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (8.9%). About 51.93% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 54.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at David Pressley School of Cosmetology in 2024 is 225 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 332 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
76.5%
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 45.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
18.42% 100% Completion Time
86.84% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 18.42% of students graduating from David Pressley School of Cosmetology 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
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 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 David Pressley School of Cosmetology.
Return on Investment
$6,333 Median Student Debt
$22,973 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
27.57% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
178.83% Return on Investment
2.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for David Pressley School of Cosmetology.
Top Programs by Completions
3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 101 completions
2. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 78 completions
3. Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 6 completions
Most popular programs at David Pressley School of Cosmetology.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for David Pressley School of Cosmetology graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for David Pressley School of Cosmetology from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,786
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
David Pressley School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution located in Royal Oak, MI. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. Enrollment is approximately 225 students. Student body composition includes White (45.3%), Black or African American (40.0%), Hispanic or Latino (8.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 86.84%. Approximately 51.93% of students receive Pell Grants. About 54.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Royal Oak, MI 48067-3219
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 86.84% graduation rate, David Pressley School of Cosmetology 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 David Pressley School of Cosmetology located?
David Pressley School of Cosmetology is located in Royal Oak, MI.
How much does David Pressley School of Cosmetology cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $20,598 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at David Pressley School of Cosmetology?
David Pressley School of Cosmetology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 332 students, White (45.3%), Black or African American (40.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend David Pressley School of Cosmetology?
About 54.8% of students at David Pressley School of Cosmetology are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of David Pressley School of Cosmetology earn?
Median earnings are $21,182 six years after entry and $22,973 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at David Pressley School of Cosmetology?
The 150%-time completion rate is 86.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do David Pressley School of Cosmetology students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,333.
Is David Pressley School of Cosmetology public or private?
David Pressley School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution located in Royal Oak, MI.
Is David Pressley School of Cosmetology an HBCU?
No. David Pressley School of Cosmetology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is David Pressley School of Cosmetology a tribal college?
No. David Pressley School of Cosmetology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is David Pressley School of Cosmetology a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, David Pressley School of Cosmetology does not meet that proxy (reported share 8.9%).
Is David Pressley School of Cosmetology religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for David Pressley School of Cosmetology 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
- Michigan college costs
- Michigan colleges by ROI
- Michigan trade schools profile
- Royal Oak, Michigan city profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Michigan
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.