ZMS The Academy Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
ZMS The Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Los Angeles, California, enrolling about 144 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 40.49% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (72.2%) and Race/ethnicity unknown (22.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,812 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 144 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 40.49%
- First-Generation Students: 70.1%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 26.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 216
ZMS The Academy: what the data shows
Common questions about ZMS The Academy, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is ZMS The Academy?
ZMS The Academy is located in Los Angeles, CA (ZIP 90033-4231).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is ZMS The Academy public or private?
ZMS The Academy is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does ZMS The Academy cost?
Average net price after aid: $7,812.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,812 |
How big is ZMS The Academy?
Total enrollment: 144 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 216 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at ZMS The Academy?
150%-time completion rate: 40.49%.
First-year retention: 27.9%.
How much debt do students have?
10.11% of students receive Pell grants.
What is ZMS The Academy known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (58 completions)
- Barbering/Barber (47 completions)
- Real Estate Development (23 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (13 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is ZMS The Academy a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 40.49%; net price $7,812. 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 ZMS The Academy was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,812
2024 Value
In 2024 ZMS The Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,812.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$31,248 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,812 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 ZMS The Academy.
Financial Aid by Income Level
10.11% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
1.06% 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 ZMS The 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 ZMS The Academy in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2015–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | — | — | $6,658 |
| 2016 | — | — | $11,332 |
| 2017 | — | — | $16,528 |
| 2018 | — | — | $14,126 |
| 2019 | — | — | $11,187 |
| 2020 | — | — | $11,633 |
| 2021 | — | — | $6,487 |
| 2022 | — | — | $9,329 |
| 2023 | — | — | $6,854 |
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
ZMS The Academy reported total enrollment of about 144 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 65% male and 35% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (72.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (22.9%), and Black or African American (2.8%). About 10.11% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 70.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at ZMS The Academy in 2024 is 144 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 216 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
27.9%
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 72.2%.
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
40.49% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from ZMS The Academy 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: 0% male / 100% female
- Barbering/Barber: 79% male / 21% female
- Real Estate Development: 0% male / 100% 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 ZMS The Academy.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Financial value analysis for ZMS The Academy.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 58 completions
2. Barbering/Barber: 47 completions
3. Real Estate Development: 23 completions
4. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 13 completions
Most popular programs at ZMS The Academy.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for ZMS The Academy graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for ZMS The Academy from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $755
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
ZMS The Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Los Angeles, CA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Barbering/Barber, Real Estate Development. Enrollment is approximately 144 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (72.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (22.9%), Black or African American (2.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 40.49%. Approximately 10.11% of students receive Pell Grants. About 70.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Los Angeles, CA 90033-4231
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
ZMS The Academy 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 ZMS The Academy located?
ZMS The Academy is located in Los Angeles, CA.
How much does ZMS The Academy cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $7,812 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at ZMS The Academy?
ZMS The Academy reports undergraduate enrollment of about 216 students, Hispanic or Latino (72.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (22.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend ZMS The Academy?
About 70.1% of students at ZMS The Academy are first-generation college students.
What is the graduation rate at ZMS The Academy?
The 150%-time completion rate is 40.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is ZMS The Academy public or private?
ZMS The Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Los Angeles, CA.
Is ZMS The Academy an HBCU?
No. ZMS The Academy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is ZMS The Academy a tribal college?
No. ZMS The Academy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is ZMS The Academy a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—ZMS The Academy reports 72.2% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is ZMS The Academy religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for ZMS The 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
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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.