Southern California College of Barber and Beauty
Escondido, CA 92025-1801
About Southern California College of Barber and Beauty
Southern California College of Barber and Beauty is a private for-profit trade school in Escondido, California, enrolling about 59 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 80.00% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (57.6%) and Black or African American (17.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern California College of Barber and Beauty | — | $25,745 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| California (state median) | $8,093 | $8,343 | 287 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| 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 Southern California College of Barber and Beauty really?
Evidence: average net price at Southern California College of Barber and Beauty versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Southern California College of Barber and Beauty is $25,745.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $25,745 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $17,402 above the California median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $7,045 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.
Southern California College of Barber and Beauty: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Southern California College of Barber and Beauty—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
$25,745
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $24,213 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $26,379 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $25,218 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $28,835 |
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 Southern California College of Barber and Beauty is known for
Top program completions
- Barbering/Barber31
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist23
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General11
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Southern California College of Barber and Beauty a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Southern California College of Barber and Beauty 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 Southern California College of Barber and Beauty.
Campus
Location
Escondido, CA
City / state
- ZIP
- 92025-1801
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 38% above the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
Size
Enrollment
59
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 115
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 56.76%
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 Southern California College of Barber and Beauty.
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 Southern California College of Barber and Beauty was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
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 Southern California College of Barber and Beauty in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2022–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | $22,244 |
| 2023 | — | — | $20,682 |
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
Southern California College of Barber and Beauty reported total enrollment of about 59 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 32% male and 68% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (57.6%), Black or African American (17.0%), and White (10.2%). About 56.76% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Southern California College of Barber and Beauty in 2024 is 59 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 115 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
75.0%
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
37.50% 100% Completion Time
80.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 37.50% of students graduating from Southern California College of Barber and Beauty completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Barbering/Barber: 65% male / 35% female
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 0% male / 100% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 9% male / 91% 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 Southern California College of Barber and Beauty graduates earn—and in which programs?
Financial value and program completions for Southern California College of Barber and Beauty 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 Southern California College of Barber and Beauty.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 3 programs by IPEDS completions (4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Southern California College of Barber and Beauty.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Southern California College of Barber and Beauty graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Southern California College of Barber and Beauty—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,819
- California median 1.1× the median ($6,474)
- Far West median near the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 0.94× 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.
Southern California College of Barber and Beauty at a glance
Southern California College of Barber and Beauty
Southern California College of Barber and Beauty is a private for-profit institution in Escondido, CA.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Barbering/BarberAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino57.6%Black or African American17.0%White or Caucasian10.2%
Schools near Southern California College of Barber and Beauty
Other campuses in Escondido, CA when available, plus nearby institutions in California.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within California, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southern California College of Barber and Beauty located?
Southern California College of Barber and Beauty is located in Escondido, CA.
How much does Southern California College of Barber and Beauty cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $25,745 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Southern California College of Barber and Beauty?
Southern California College of Barber and Beauty reports undergraduate enrollment of about 115 students, Hispanic or Latino (57.6%), Black or African American (17.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Southern California College of Barber and Beauty?
The 150%-time completion rate is 80.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Southern California College of Barber and Beauty public or private?
Southern California College of Barber and Beauty is a private for-profit institution located in Escondido, CA.
Is Southern California College of Barber and Beauty an HBCU?
No. Southern California College of Barber and Beauty is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Southern California College of Barber and Beauty a tribal college?
No. Southern California College of Barber and Beauty is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Southern California College of Barber and Beauty a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Southern California College of Barber and Beauty reports 57.6% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Southern California College of Barber and Beauty religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Southern California College of Barber and Beauty 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
- California college profile
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- California trade schools profile
- Escondido, California city profile
- Far West regional profile
- Rural 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.