Lu Ross Academy
Ventura, CA 93001-2729
About Lu Ross Academy
Lu Ross Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Ventura, California, enrolling about 229 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 65.38% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $23,148 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $23,148.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lu Ross Academy | — | $19,444 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| California (state median) | $8,093 | $8,343 | 287 |
| 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 Lu Ross Academy really?
Evidence: average net price at Lu Ross Academy versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Lu Ross Academy is $19,444.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $19,444 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $11,101 above the California median net price. Versus suburban campuses, net price runs $1,396 above 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.
Lu Ross Academy: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Lu Ross Academy—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$19,444
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $17,152 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,191 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $20,152 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $21,774 |
| $110,001+ | $23,068 |
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 Lu Ross Academy is known for
Top program completions
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General84
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist76
- Barbering/Barber51
- Real Estate Development23
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Lu Ross Academy a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Lu Ross Academy is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
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 Lu Ross Academy.
Campus
Location
Ventura, CA
City / state
- ZIP
- 93001-2729
- NCES locale
- Suburb
Compared with Suburban campuses nationally, net price is 8% above the median for Suburban campuses ($18,048 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
Size
Enrollment
229
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 428
- Full-time share
- 65%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$6,333
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 49.56%
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 Lu Ross 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 Lu Ross 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 Lu Ross Academy 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 | — | — | $10,643 |
| 2014 | — | — | $15,757 |
| 2015 | — | — | $13,945 |
| 2016 | — | — | $17,437 |
| 2017 | — | — | $15,323 |
| 2018 | — | — | $12,864 |
| 2019 | — | — | $13,397 |
| 2020 | — | — | $14,663 |
| 2021 | — | — | $13,455 |
| 2022 | — | — | $15,754 |
| 2023 | — | — | $15,711 |
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
Lu Ross Academy reported total enrollment of about 229 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 20% male and 80% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (76.4%), White (18.3%), and Black or African American (1.3%). About 49.56% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 57.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
65.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lu Ross Academy in 2024 is 229 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 428 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
82.5%
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
6.41% 100% Completion Time
65.38% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 6.41% of students graduating from Lu Ross Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 11% male / 89% female
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 0% male / 100% female
- Barbering/Barber: 63% male / 37% 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.
Lu Ross Academy graduates earn a median of $23,148 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Lu Ross Academy.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $23,148. Median federal loan debt: $6,333. Average net price used in cost models: $19,444.
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.
Key takeaway Lu Ross Academy graduates report median earnings of $23,148 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Lu Ross Academy.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 4 programs by IPEDS completions (5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Lu Ross Academy.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Lu Ross Academy graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Lu Ross Academy—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,233
- California median 0.65× the median ($6,474)
- Far West median 0.60× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 0.58× 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.
Lu Ross Academy at a glance
Lu Ross Academy
Lu Ross Academy is a private for-profit institution in Ventura, CA.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, GeneralAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistBarbering/Barber
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino76.4%White or Caucasian18.3%Black or African American1.3%
Schools near Lu Ross Academy
Other campuses in Ventura, CA when available, plus nearby institutions in California.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within California, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lu Ross Academy located?
Lu Ross Academy is located in Ventura, CA.
How much does Lu Ross Academy cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $19,444 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What explains Lu Ross Academy's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($19,444), completion (65.4% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($23,148). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Lu Ross Academy?
Lu Ross Academy reports undergraduate enrollment of about 428 students, Hispanic or Latino (76.4%), White (18.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Lu Ross Academy?
About 57.8% of students at Lu Ross Academy are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Lu Ross Academy earn?
Median earnings are $22,250 six years after entry and $23,148 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Lu Ross Academy?
The 150%-time completion rate is 65.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Lu Ross Academy students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,333.
Is Lu Ross Academy public or private?
Lu Ross Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Ventura, CA.
Is Lu Ross Academy an HBCU?
No. Lu Ross Academy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Lu Ross Academy a tribal college?
No. Lu Ross Academy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Lu Ross Academy a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Lu Ross Academy reports 76.4% Hispanic enrollment share.
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
- California college profile
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- California trade schools profile
- Ventura, California city profile
- Far West regional profile
- Suburban college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
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.