Fosters Cosmetology College
Ripley, MS 38663-0066
About Fosters Cosmetology College
Fosters Cosmetology College is a private for-profit trade school in Ripley, Mississippi, 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 91.18% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (78.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fosters Cosmetology College | — | $18,334 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Mississippi (state median) | $4,806 | $6,747 | 37 |
| 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 Fosters Cosmetology College really?
Evidence: average net price at Fosters Cosmetology College versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Fosters Cosmetology College is $18,334.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $18,334 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $11,587 above the Mississippi median net price.
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.
Fosters Cosmetology College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Fosters Cosmetology College—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
$18,334
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $18,028 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $20,170 |
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 Fosters Cosmetology College is known for
Top program completions
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Fosters Cosmetology College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Fosters Cosmetology College 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 Fosters Cosmetology College.
Campus
Location
Ripley, MS
City / state
- ZIP
- 38663-0066
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Southeast
Size
Enrollment
23
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 30
- Full-time share
- 74%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 80.00%
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 Fosters Cosmetology College.
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 Fosters Cosmetology College 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 Fosters Cosmetology College 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 | — | — | $8,708 |
| 2014 | — | — | $14,285 |
| 2015 | — | — | $15,461 |
| 2016 | — | — | $14,101 |
| 2017 | — | — | $14,072 |
| 2018 | — | — | $12,364 |
| 2019 | — | — | $14,270 |
| 2020 | — | — | $12,817 |
| 2021 | — | — | $14,294 |
| 2022 | — | — | $17,411 |
| 2023 | — | — | $18,199 |
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
Fosters Cosmetology College reported total enrollment of about 23 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 61% male and 39% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (78.3%), Hispanic or Latino (13.0%), and White (8.7%). About 80.00% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 44.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
73.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Fosters Cosmetology College in 2024 is 23 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 30 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
84.6%
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
41.18% 100% Completion Time
91.18% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 41.18% of students graduating from Fosters Cosmetology College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Barbering/Barber: 100% male / 0% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 20% male / 80% 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 Fosters Cosmetology College graduates earn—and in which programs?
Financial value and program completions for Fosters Cosmetology College from College Scorecard and IPEDS extracts.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Fosters Cosmetology College.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 2 programs by IPEDS completions (3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Fosters Cosmetology College.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Fosters Cosmetology College graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Fosters Cosmetology College—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,682
- Mississippi median 0.80× the median ($5,852)
- Southeast median 0.71× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 0.64× 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.
Fosters Cosmetology College at a glance
Fosters Cosmetology College
Fosters Cosmetology College is a private for-profit institution in Ripley, MS.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Barbering/BarberCosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American78.3%Hispanic or Latino13.0%White or Caucasian8.7%
Schools near Fosters Cosmetology College
Other campuses in Ripley, MS when available, plus nearby institutions in Mississippi.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within Mississippi, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fosters Cosmetology College located?
Fosters Cosmetology College is located in Ripley, MS.
How much does Fosters Cosmetology College cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $18,334 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Fosters Cosmetology College?
Fosters Cosmetology College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 30 students, Black or African American (78.3%), Hispanic or Latino (13.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Fosters Cosmetology College?
About 44.4% of students at Fosters Cosmetology College are first-generation college students.
What is the graduation rate at Fosters Cosmetology College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 91.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Fosters Cosmetology College public or private?
Fosters Cosmetology College is a private for-profit institution located in Ripley, MS.
Is Fosters Cosmetology College an HBCU?
No. Fosters Cosmetology College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Fosters Cosmetology College a tribal college?
No. Fosters Cosmetology College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Fosters Cosmetology College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Fosters Cosmetology College does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.0%).
Is Fosters Cosmetology College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Fosters Cosmetology College 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
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.