Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy
Yakima, WA 98902-5105
About Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy
Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Yakima, Washington, 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 46.88% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Two or More Races (64.4%) and White (30.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy | — | $14,513 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Washington (state median) | $8,256 | $9,863 | 70 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy really?
Evidence: average net price at Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy is $14,513.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $14,513 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $4,650 above the Washington median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $458 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$14,513
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $14,376 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,637 |
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy is known for
Top program completions
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist11
- Barbering/Barber9
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage8
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General4
- Real Estate Development4
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy.
Campus
Location
Yakima, WA
City / state
- ZIP
- 98902-5105
- NCES locale
- Town
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is 3% below the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
Size
Enrollment
118
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 182
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$6,966
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 83.70%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa 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 Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2017–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | — | — | $16,010 |
| 2018 | — | — | $13,840 |
| 2019 | — | — | $16,934 |
| 2020 | — | — | $12,884 |
| 2021 | — | — | $18,315 |
| 2022 | — | — | $20,407 |
| 2023 | — | — | $17,970 |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy reported total enrollment of about 118 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 37% male and 63% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Two or More Races (64.4%), White (30.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (1.7%). About 83.70% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy in 2024 is 118 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 182 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
57.5%
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
18.75% 100% Completion Time
46.88% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 18.75% of students graduating from Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa 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
- Barbering/Barber: 100% male / 0% female
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 12% male / 88% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy graduates earn—and in which programs?
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy.
Evidence Median federal loan debt: $6,966. Average net price used in cost models: $14,513.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 5 programs by IPEDS completions (6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,383
- Washington median 1.3× the median ($8,580)
- Far West median 1.6× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 1.6× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy at a glance
Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy
Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy is a private for-profit institution in Yakima, WA.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistBarbering/BarberMassage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Largest enrollment groups
- Two or More Races64.4%White or Caucasian30.5%Hispanic or Latino1.7%
Schools near Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy
Other campuses in Yakima, WA when available, plus nearby institutions in Washington.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Washington, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy located?
Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy is located in Yakima, WA.
How much does Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $14,513 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy?
Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy reports undergraduate enrollment of about 182 students, Two or More Races (64.4%), White (30.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy?
The 150%-time completion rate is 46.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,966.
Is Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy public or private?
Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Yakima, WA.
Is Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy an HBCU?
No. Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy a tribal college?
No. Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy does not meet that proxy (reported share 1.7%).
Is Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa 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
- Washington college profile
- Washington college costs
- Washington colleges by ROI
- Washington trade schools profile
- Yakima, Washington city profile
- Far West regional profile
- Town college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Washington
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.