Associated Barber College of San Diego Tuition & Outcomes

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Associated Barber College of San Diego is a private for-profit trade school in San Diego, California, enrolling about 121 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 81.40% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (51.2%) and Black or African American (33.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $23,205 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 121 86.8% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 81.40%
  • First-Generation Students: 54.9%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 0.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 157

Associated Barber College of San Diego: what the data shows

Common questions about Associated Barber College of San Diego, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Associated Barber College of San Diego?

Associated Barber College of San Diego is located in San Diego, CA (ZIP 92101-4210).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Associated Barber College of San Diego public or private?

Associated Barber College of San Diego is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Associated Barber College of San Diego cost?

Average net price after aid: $23,205.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$22,954
$30,001–$48,000$23,514
$48,001–$75,000$26,031
$75,001–$110,000$29,256

How big is Associated Barber College of San Diego?

Total enrollment: 121 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 157 students.

About 87% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Associated Barber College of San Diego?

150%-time completion rate: 81.40%.

First-year retention: 93.7%.

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $16,500.

66.86% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Associated Barber College of San Diego known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Associated Barber College of San Diego a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 81.40%; net price $23,205. 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 Associated Barber College of San Diego was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$23,205
2024 Value

In 2024 Associated Barber College of San Diego had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,205.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$92,820 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$23,205 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 Associated Barber College of San Diego.

Financial Aid by Income Level

66.86% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

50.00% 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 Associated Barber College of San Diego 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 Associated Barber College of San Diego 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——$20,276
2016——$8,367
2017——$10,702
2018——$10,055
2019——$13,324
2020——$18,345
2021——$19,734
2022——$20,805
2023——$20,688

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

Associated Barber College of San Diego reported total enrollment of about 121 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 88% male and 12% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (51.2%), Black or African American (33.9%), and White (8.3%). About 66.86% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 54.9% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.8% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Associated Barber College of San Diego in 2024 is 121 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 157 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

93.7%
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 51.2%.

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

81.40% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Associated Barber College of San Diego completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Barbering/Barber: 85% male / 15% female
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 75% male / 25% 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 Associated Barber College of San Diego.

Return on Investment

$16,500 Median Student Debt

Financial value analysis for Associated Barber College of San Diego.

Top Programs by Completions

2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Barbering/Barber: 52 completions

2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 4 completions

Most popular programs at Associated Barber College of San Diego.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Associated Barber College of San Diego graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Associated Barber College of San Diego from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,276

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Associated Barber College of San Diego is a private for-profit institution located in San Diego, CA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Barbering/Barber, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Enrollment is approximately 121 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (51.2%), Black or African American (33.9%), White (8.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 81.40%. Approximately 66.86% of students receive Pell Grants. About 54.9% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

San Diego, CA 92101-4210

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 81.40% graduation rate, Associated Barber College of San Diego demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Associated Barber College of San Diego located?

Associated Barber College of San Diego is located in San Diego, CA.

How much does Associated Barber College of San Diego cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $23,205 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Associated Barber College of San Diego?

Associated Barber College of San Diego reports undergraduate enrollment of about 157 students, Hispanic or Latino (51.2%), Black or African American (33.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Associated Barber College of San Diego?

About 54.9% of students at Associated Barber College of San Diego are first-generation college students.

What is the graduation rate at Associated Barber College of San Diego?

The 150%-time completion rate is 81.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Associated Barber College of San Diego students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $16,500.

Is Associated Barber College of San Diego public or private?

Associated Barber College of San Diego is a private for-profit institution located in San Diego, CA.

Is Associated Barber College of San Diego an HBCU?

No. Associated Barber College of San Diego is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Associated Barber College of San Diego a tribal college?

No. Associated Barber College of San Diego is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Associated Barber College of San Diego a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Associated Barber College of San Diego reports 51.2% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Associated Barber College of San Diego religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Associated Barber College of San Diego in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • California trade schools profile
  • San Diego, California city profile
  • Far West regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in California

    • 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.