Urban Barber College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Urban Barber College is a private for-profit trade school in Concord, California, enrolling about 224 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 77.78% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (55.8%) and Black or African American (25.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $24,250 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 224 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 77.78%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 13.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 364
Urban Barber College: what the data shows
Common questions about Urban Barber College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Urban Barber College?
Urban Barber College is located in Concord, CA (ZIP 94520-2522).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Urban Barber College public or private?
Urban Barber College is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Urban Barber College cost?
Average net price after aid: $24,250.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $23,701 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $24,305 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $27,545 |
How big is Urban Barber College?
Total enrollment: 224 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 364 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Urban Barber College?
150%-time completion rate: 77.78%.
First-year retention: 87.3%.
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,365.
63.34% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Urban Barber College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Barbering/Barber (150 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Urban Barber College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 77.78%; net price $24,250. 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 Urban Barber College was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$24,250
2024 Value
In 2024 Urban Barber College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,250.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$97,000 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$24,250 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 Urban Barber College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
63.34% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
68.04% 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 Urban 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 Urban Barber College 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 | — | — | $15,872 |
| 2019 | — | — | $12,424 |
| 2020 | — | — | $16,613 |
| 2021 | — | — | $20,943 |
| 2022 | — | — | $28,568 |
| 2023 | — | — | $24,828 |
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
Urban Barber College reported total enrollment of about 224 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 84% male and 16% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (55.8%), Black or African American (25.4%), and White (7.6%). About 63.34% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Urban Barber College in 2024 is 224 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 364 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
87.3%
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 55.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
31.48% 100% Completion Time
77.78% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 31.48% of students graduating from Urban Barber College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Barbering/Barber: 79% male / 21% 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: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Urban Barber College.
Return on Investment
$12,365 Median Student Debt
Financial value analysis for Urban Barber College.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Barbering/Barber: 150 completions
Most popular programs at Urban Barber College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Urban Barber College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Urban Barber College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,107
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Urban Barber College is a private for-profit institution located in Concord, CA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Barbering/Barber. Enrollment is approximately 224 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (55.8%), Black or African American (25.4%), White (7.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 77.78%. Approximately 63.34% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Concord, CA 94520-2522
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Urban Barber College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Urban Barber College located?
Urban Barber College is located in Concord, CA.
How much does Urban Barber College cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $24,250 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Urban Barber College?
Urban Barber College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 364 students, Hispanic or Latino (55.8%), Black or African American (25.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Urban Barber College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 77.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Urban Barber College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,365.
Is Urban Barber College public or private?
Urban Barber College is a private for-profit institution located in Concord, CA.
Is Urban Barber College an HBCU?
No. Urban Barber College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Urban Barber College a tribal college?
No. Urban Barber College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Urban Barber College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Urban Barber College reports 55.8% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Urban Barber College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Urban 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
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- Concord, California city profile
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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.