Stacey James Institute
Parker, CO 80134-3358
About Stacey James Institute
Stacey James Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Parker, Colorado, enrolling about 90 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 80.95% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include White (65.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stacey James Institute | — | $17,042 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Colorado (state median) | $9,958 | $12,045 | 43 |
| 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 Stacey James Institute really?
Evidence: average net price at Stacey James Institute versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Stacey James Institute is $17,042.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $17,042 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $4,997 above the Colorado median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $1,658 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.
Stacey James Institute: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Stacey James Institute—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
$17,042
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $15,457 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,267 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,782 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,155 |
| $110,001+ | $19,155 |
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 Stacey James Institute is known for
Top program completions
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Stacey James Institute a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Stacey James Institute 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 Stacey James Institute.
Campus
Location
Parker, CO
City / state
- ZIP
- 80134-3358
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 9% below the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Rocky Mountains
Size
Enrollment
90
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 148
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$6,333
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 27.34%
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 Stacey James Institute.
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 Stacey James Institute 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 Stacey James Institute in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2018–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | — | — | $12,779 |
| 2019 | — | — | $16,402 |
| 2020 | — | — | $17,585 |
| 2021 | — | — | $17,008 |
| 2022 | — | — | $16,682 |
| 2023 | — | — | $16,707 |
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
Stacey James Institute reported total enrollment of about 90 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 4% male and 96% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (65.6%), Hispanic or Latino (17.8%), and Black or African American (5.6%). About 27.34% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Stacey James Institute in 2024 is 90 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 148 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
58.3%
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
60.32% 100% Completion Time
80.95% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 60.32% of students graduating from Stacey James Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 6% male / 94% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 4% male / 96% 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 Stacey James Institute graduates earn—and in which programs?
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Stacey James Institute.
Evidence Median federal loan debt: $6,333. Average net price used in cost models: $17,042.
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 Stacey James Institute.
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 Stacey James Institute.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Stacey James Institute graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Stacey James Institute—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,852
- Colorado median near the median ($6,731)
- Rocky Mountains median near the median ($6,852)
- 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.
Stacey James Institute at a glance
Stacey James Institute
Stacey James Institute is a private for-profit institution in Parker, CO.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian65.6%Hispanic or Latino17.8%Black or African American5.6%
Schools near Stacey James Institute
Other campuses in Parker, CO when available, plus nearby institutions in Colorado.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within Colorado, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stacey James Institute located?
Stacey James Institute is located in Parker, CO.
How much does Stacey James Institute cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $17,042 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Stacey James Institute?
Stacey James Institute reports undergraduate enrollment of about 148 students, White (65.6%), Hispanic or Latino (17.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Stacey James Institute?
The 150%-time completion rate is 81.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Stacey James Institute students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,333.
Is Stacey James Institute public or private?
Stacey James Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Parker, CO.
Is Stacey James Institute an HBCU?
No. Stacey James Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Stacey James Institute a tribal college?
No. Stacey James Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Stacey James Institute a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Stacey James Institute does not meet that proxy (reported share 17.8%).
Is Stacey James Institute religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Stacey James Institute 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.