American Beauty College Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
American Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in West Covina, California, enrolling about 334 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 69.23% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $22,481 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $25,781 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 334 51.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 69.23%
- First-Generation Students: 63.6%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 3.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 577
American Beauty College: what the data shows
Common questions about American Beauty College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is American Beauty College?
American Beauty College is located in West Covina, CA (ZIP 91790).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is American Beauty College public or private?
American Beauty College is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does American Beauty College cost?
Average net price after aid: $25,781.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $24,253 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $27,453 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $30,222 |
| $110,001+ | $29,804 |
How big is American Beauty College?
Total enrollment: 334 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 577 students.
About 52% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at American Beauty College?
150%-time completion rate: 69.23%.
First-year retention: 94.4%.
What do graduates of American Beauty College earn?
Median earnings: $20,569 six years after entry; $22,481 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $5,430.
68.53% of students receive Pell grants.
What is American Beauty College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (71 completions)
- Barbering/Barber (64 completions)
- Real Estate Development (36 completions)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (30 completions)
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor (12 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is American Beauty College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 69.23%; median earnings $22,481 at 10 years; net price $25,781. 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 College was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$25,781
2024 Value
In 2024 American Beauty College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,781.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$103,124 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$25,781 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 College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
68.53% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
59.01% 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 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 American Beauty College 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 | — | — | $11,962 |
| 2014 | — | — | $12,476 |
| 2015 | — | — | $8,649 |
| 2016 | — | — | $8,698 |
| 2017 | — | — | $9,519 |
| 2018 | — | — | $10,039 |
| 2019 | — | — | $9,579 |
| 2020 | — | — | $13,331 |
| 2021 | — | — | $13,970 |
| 2022 | — | — | $24,885 |
| 2023 | — | — | $24,076 |
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 College reported total enrollment of about 334 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 13% male and 87% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (72.2%), White (12.6%), and Black or African American (8.4%). About 68.53% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 63.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
51.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at American Beauty College in 2024 is 334 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 577 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
94.4%
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
32.69% 100% Completion Time
69.23% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 32.69% of students graduating from American Beauty College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 3% male / 97% female
- Barbering/Barber: 48% male / 52% female
- Real Estate Development: 3% male / 97% 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 American Beauty College.
Return on Investment
$5,430 Median Student Debt
$22,481 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.15% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
118.00% Return on Investment
2.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for American Beauty College.
Top Programs by Completions
5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 71 completions
2. Barbering/Barber: 64 completions
3. Real Estate Development: 36 completions
4. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 30 completions
5. Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 12 completions
Most popular programs at American Beauty College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for American Beauty College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for American Beauty College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,024
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 College is a private for-profit institution located in West Covina, CA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Barbering/Barber, Real Estate Development. Enrollment is approximately 334 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (72.2%), White (12.6%), Black or African American (8.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 69.23%. Approximately 68.53% of students receive Pell Grants. About 63.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
West Covina, CA 91790
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
American Beauty 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 American Beauty College located?
American Beauty College is located in West Covina, CA.
How much does American Beauty College cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $25,781 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at American Beauty College?
American Beauty College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 577 students, Hispanic or Latino (72.2%), White (12.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend American Beauty College?
About 63.6% of students at American Beauty College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of American Beauty College earn?
Median earnings are $20,569 six years after entry and $22,481 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at American Beauty College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 69.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do American Beauty College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $5,430.
Is American Beauty College public or private?
American Beauty College is a private for-profit institution located in West Covina, CA.
Is American Beauty College an HBCU?
No. American Beauty College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is American Beauty College a tribal college?
No. American Beauty College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is American Beauty College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—American Beauty College reports 72.2% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is American Beauty College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for American Beauty 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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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.