GoodFellas Barber College
Little Rock, AR 72204
About GoodFellas Barber College
GoodFellas Barber College is a private for-profit trade school in Little Rock, Arkansas, enrolling about 32 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 30.00% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (100.0%) and White (0.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| GoodFellas Barber College | — | $12,225 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Arkansas (state median) | $7,334 | $9,144 | 51 |
| Suburban (locale median) | $13,135 | $18,048 | 684 |
| 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 GoodFellas Barber College really?
Evidence: average net price at GoodFellas Barber College versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at GoodFellas Barber College is $12,225.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $12,225 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $3,081 above the Arkansas median net price. Versus suburban campuses, net price runs $5,823 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.
GoodFellas Barber College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for GoodFellas Barber 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
$12,225
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $12,225 |
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 GoodFellas Barber College is known for
Top program completions
See earnings & programs for more.
Is GoodFellas Barber College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
GoodFellas Barber 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 GoodFellas Barber College.
Campus
Location
Little Rock, AR
City / state
- ZIP
- 72204
- NCES locale
- Suburb
Compared with Suburban campuses nationally, net price is 32% below the median for Suburban campuses ($18,048 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Southeast
Size
Enrollment
32
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 49
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$16,500
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 73.58%
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 GoodFellas Barber 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 GoodFellas Barber 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 GoodFellas Barber College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2019–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | — | — | $10,614 |
| 2020 | — | — | $13,234 |
| 2021 | — | — | $12,230 |
| 2022 | — | — | $14,146 |
| 2023 | — | — | $18,027 |
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
GoodFellas Barber College reported total enrollment of about 32 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 84% male and 16% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (100.0%), White (0.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (0.0%). About 73.58% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at GoodFellas Barber College in 2024 is 32 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 49 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
85.7%
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
30.00% 100% Completion Time
30.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 30.00% of students graduating from GoodFellas Barber College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Barbering/Barber: 91% male / 9% female
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 100% male / 0% 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 GoodFellas Barber College graduates earn—and in which programs?
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of GoodFellas Barber College.
Evidence Median federal loan debt: $16,500. Average net price used in cost models: $12,225.
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 GoodFellas Barber 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 GoodFellas Barber College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for GoodFellas Barber College graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for GoodFellas Barber College—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,767
- Arkansas median 0.92× the median ($6,294)
- Southeast median 0.87× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 0.79× 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.
GoodFellas Barber College at a glance
GoodFellas Barber College
GoodFellas Barber College is a private for-profit institution in Little Rock, AR.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Barbering/BarberCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American100.0%White or Caucasian0.0%Hispanic or Latino0.0%
Schools near GoodFellas Barber College
Other campuses in Little Rock, AR when available, plus nearby institutions in Arkansas.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Arkansas, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is GoodFellas Barber College located?
GoodFellas Barber College is located in Little Rock, AR.
How much does GoodFellas Barber College cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $12,225 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at GoodFellas Barber College?
GoodFellas Barber College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 49 students, Black or African American (100.0%), White (0.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at GoodFellas Barber College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 30.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do GoodFellas Barber College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $16,500.
Is GoodFellas Barber College public or private?
GoodFellas Barber College is a private for-profit institution located in Little Rock, AR.
Is GoodFellas Barber College an HBCU?
No. GoodFellas Barber College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is GoodFellas Barber College a tribal college?
No. GoodFellas Barber College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is GoodFellas Barber College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, GoodFellas Barber College does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).
Is GoodFellas Barber College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for GoodFellas Barber 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
- Arkansas college profile
- Arkansas college costs
- Arkansas colleges by ROI
- Arkansas trade schools profile
- Little Rock, Arkansas city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- Suburban college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Arkansas
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.