American Beauty Academy Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
American Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Payson, Utah, enrolling about 20 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 30.00% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $20,236 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,255 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 20 50.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 30.00%
- First-Generation Students: 43.3%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 3.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
American Beauty Academy: what the data shows
Common questions about American Beauty Academy, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is American Beauty Academy?
American Beauty Academy is located in Payson, UT (ZIP 84651).
NCES locale classification: Town fringe.
Is American Beauty Academy public or private?
American Beauty Academy is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does American Beauty Academy cost?
Average net price after aid: $12,255.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,255 |
How big is American Beauty Academy?
Total enrollment: 20 students.
About 50% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at American Beauty Academy?
150%-time completion rate: 30.00%.
First-year retention: 100.0%.
What do graduates of American Beauty Academy earn?
Median earnings: $17,560 six years after entry; $20,236 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,060.
56.25% of students receive Pell grants.
What is American Beauty Academy known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (13 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is American Beauty Academy a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 30.00%; median earnings $20,236 at 10 years; net price $12,255. 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 American Beauty Academy was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,255
2024 Value
In 2024 American Beauty Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,255.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$49,020 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,255 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 American Beauty Academy.
Financial Aid by Income Level
56.25% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
65.63% 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 American Beauty 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 American Beauty Academy in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $8,448 |
| 2014 | — | — | $9,409 |
| 2015 | — | — | $7,983 |
| 2016 | — | — | $9,173 |
| 2017 | — | — | $6,638 |
| 2018 | — | — | $9,301 |
| 2019 | — | — | $9,162 |
| 2020 | — | — | $6,003 |
| 2021 | — | — | $10,421 |
| 2022 | — | — | $10,699 |
| 2023 | — | — | $11,055 |
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
American Beauty Academy reported total enrollment of about 20 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 0% male and 100% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (90.0%), Hispanic or Latino (5.0%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (5.0%). About 56.25% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 43.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
50.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at American Beauty Academy in 2024 is 20 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
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 White at 90.0%.
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
30.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from American Beauty Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 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: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for American Beauty Academy.
Return on Investment
$10,060 Median Student Debt
$20,236 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
49.71% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
312.81% Return on Investment
5.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for American Beauty Academy.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 13 completions
Most popular programs at American Beauty Academy.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for American Beauty Academy graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for American Beauty Academy from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,437
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
American Beauty Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Payson, UT. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Enrollment is approximately 20 students. Student body composition includes White (90.0%), Hispanic or Latino (5.0%), Race/ethnicity unknown (5.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 30.00%. Approximately 56.25% of students receive Pell Grants. About 43.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Payson, UT 84651
Region: Rocky Mountains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 30.00% graduation rate at American Beauty Academy 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 American Beauty Academy located?
American Beauty Academy is located in Payson, UT.
How much does American Beauty Academy cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $12,255 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at American Beauty Academy?
American Beauty Academy reports total enrollment of about 20 students, White (90.0%), Hispanic or Latino (5.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend American Beauty Academy?
About 43.3% of students at American Beauty Academy are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of American Beauty Academy earn?
Median earnings are $17,560 six years after entry and $20,236 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at American Beauty Academy?
The 150%-time completion rate is 30.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do American Beauty Academy students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,060.
Is American Beauty Academy public or private?
American Beauty Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Payson, UT.
Is American Beauty Academy an HBCU?
No. American Beauty Academy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is American Beauty Academy a tribal college?
No. American Beauty Academy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is American Beauty Academy religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for American Beauty 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
- Related geography & profiles
- Utah college costs
- Utah colleges by ROI
- Utah trade schools profile
- Rocky Mountains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Utah
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.