Penrose Academy
Penrose Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Scottsdale, Arizona, enrolling about 403 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 89.51% at 150% of normal time.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $22,586 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 403 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 89.51%
Penrose Academy: what the data shows
Common questions about Penrose Academy, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Penrose Academy?
Penrose Academy is located in Scottsdale, AZ (ZIP 85254-4065).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Penrose Academy public or private?
Penrose Academy is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Penrose Academy cost?
Average net price after aid: $22,586.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $22,329 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $23,270 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $23,039 |
How big is Penrose Academy?
Total enrollment: 403 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Penrose Academy?
150%-time completion rate: 89.51%.
First-year retention: 88.1%.
What do graduates of Penrose Academy earn?
Median earnings: $32,256 six years after entry; $35,839 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,333.
21.42% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Penrose Academy known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (419 completions)
- Architectural Sciences and Technology (281 completions)
- Cosmetology & Personal Grooming Services (78 completions)
- Personal Services - 12.0407 (60 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Penrose Academy a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 89.51%; median earnings $35,839 at 10 years; net price $22,586. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Penrose Academy was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$22,586
2024 Value
In 2024 Penrose Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,586.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$90,344 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$22,586 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Penrose Academy.
Financial Aid by Income Level
21.42% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
35.88% 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 Penrose 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 Penrose 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 | — | — | $14,906 |
| 2014 | — | — | $15,193 |
| 2015 | — | — | $14,339 |
| 2016 | — | — | $20,256 |
| 2017 | — | — | $19,910 |
| 2018 | — | — | $16,595 |
| 2019 | — | — | $20,985 |
| 2020 | — | — | $14,662 |
| 2021 | — | — | $19,746 |
| 2022 | — | — | $17,157 |
| 2023 | — | — | $23,650 |
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.
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
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Penrose Academy in 2024 is 403 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
88.1%
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.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
19.75% 100% Completion Time
89.51% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 19.75% of students graduating from Penrose Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Penrose Academy.
Return on Investment
$6,333 Median Student Debt
$35,839 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
17.67% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
296.69% Return on Investment
1.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Penrose Academy.
Top Programs by Completions
4 Programs Reporting Data
Architectural Sciences and Technology: 281 completions
Cosmetology & Personal Grooming Services: 78 completions
Personal Services - 12.0407: 60 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 419 completions
Most popular programs at Penrose Academy.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Penrose Academy graduates.
About
Penrose Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Scottsdale, AZ, offering 4 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 403 students. The institution maintains a 89.51% graduation rate. Approximately 21.42% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Scottsdale, AZ 85254-4065
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 89.51% graduation rate, Penrose Academy demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
FAQ
How much does Penrose Academy cost?
Reported in-state tuition is N/A and average net price is $22,586 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Penrose Academy earn?
Median earnings are $32,256 six years after entry and $35,839 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Penrose Academy?
The 150%-time completion rate is 89.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Penrose Academy students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,333.
How big is Penrose Academy?
Total enrollment is about 403 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Penrose Academy public or private?
Penrose Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Scottsdale, AZ.
Is Penrose Academy an HBCU?
No. Penrose Academy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Penrose Academy a tribal college?
No. Penrose Academy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Penrose Academy a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Penrose Academy does not meet that proxy (reported share 14.1%).
Is Penrose Academy religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Penrose 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
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.