Top of the Line Barber College Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Top of the Line Barber College is a private for-profit trade school in Charleston, South Carolina, enrolling about 45 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 23.08% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (82.2%) and White (11.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $19,078 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 45 62.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 23.08%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 1.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 72
Top of the Line Barber College: what the data shows
Common questions about Top of the Line Barber College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Top of the Line Barber College?
Top of the Line Barber College is located in Charleston, SC (ZIP 29403-2228).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Top of the Line Barber College public or private?
Top of the Line Barber College is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Top of the Line Barber College cost?
Average net price after aid: $19,078.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $19,078 |
How big is Top of the Line Barber College?
Total enrollment: 45 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 72 students.
About 62% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Top of the Line Barber College?
150%-time completion rate: 23.08%.
First-year retention: 25.0%.
How much debt do students have?
39.77% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Top of the Line Barber College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Barbering/Barber (26 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Top of the Line Barber College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 23.08%; net price $19,078. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Top of the Line Barber College was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$19,078
2024 Value
In 2024 Top of the Line Barber College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,078.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$76,312 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$19,078 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Top of the Line Barber College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
39.77% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
38.64% 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 Top of the Line 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 Top of the Line Barber College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2016–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | — | $13,259 |
| 2017 | — | — | $15,727 |
| 2018 | — | — | $13,366 |
| 2019 | — | — | $15,013 |
| 2020 | — | — | $17,096 |
| 2021 | — | — | $14,862 |
| 2022 | — | — | $14,692 |
| 2023 | — | — | $14,486 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & 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 & Student Demographics
Top of the Line Barber College reported total enrollment of about 45 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 62% male and 38% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (82.2%), White (11.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (6.7%). About 39.77% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
62.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Top of the Line Barber College in 2024 is 45 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 72 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
25.0%
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 82.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
23.08% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Top of the Line Barber College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Barbering/Barber: 77% male / 23% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Top of the Line Barber College.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Financial value analysis for Top of the Line Barber College.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Barbering/Barber: 26 completions
Most popular programs at Top of the Line Barber College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Top of the Line Barber College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Top of the Line Barber College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,985
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Top of the Line Barber College is a private for-profit institution located in Charleston, SC. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Barbering/Barber. Enrollment is approximately 45 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (82.2%), White (11.1%), Hispanic or Latino (6.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 23.08%. Approximately 39.77% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Charleston, SC 29403-2228
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 23.08% graduation rate at Top of the Line Barber College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Top of the Line Barber College located?
Top of the Line Barber College is located in Charleston, SC.
How much does Top of the Line Barber College cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $19,078 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Top of the Line Barber College?
Top of the Line Barber College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 72 students, Black or African American (82.2%), White (11.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Top of the Line Barber College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 23.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Top of the Line Barber College public or private?
Top of the Line Barber College is a private for-profit institution located in Charleston, SC.
Is Top of the Line Barber College an HBCU?
No. Top of the Line Barber College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Top of the Line Barber College a tribal college?
No. Top of the Line Barber College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Top of the Line Barber College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Top of the Line Barber College does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.7%).
Is Top of the Line Barber College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Top of the Line 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
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- South Carolina trade schools profile
- Charleston, South Carolina city profile
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- South Carolina trade schools profile
- Charleston, South Carolina city profile
- Southeast regional profile
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- National benchmarks
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- All schools in South Carolina
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.