Cutting Edge Barber Academy Tuition & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Cutting Edge Barber Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 22 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 100.00% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (59.1%) and Black or African American (22.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $20,407 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 22 68.2% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 100.00%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 34

Cutting Edge Barber Academy: what the data shows

Common questions about Cutting Edge Barber Academy, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Cutting Edge Barber Academy?

Cutting Edge Barber Academy is located in Lancaster, PA (ZIP 17603-4229).

NCES locale classification: Town.

Is Cutting Edge Barber Academy public or private?

Cutting Edge Barber Academy is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Cutting Edge Barber Academy cost?

Average net price after aid: $20,407.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$20,236
$30,001–$48,000$22,086
$48,001–$75,000$19,082
$75,001–$110,000$24,930

How big is Cutting Edge Barber Academy?

Total enrollment: 22 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 34 students.

About 68% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Cutting Edge Barber Academy?

150%-time completion rate: 100.00%.

First-year retention: 96.0%.

How much debt do students have?

57.14% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Cutting Edge Barber Academy known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Cutting Edge Barber Academy a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 100.00%; net price $20,407. 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 Cutting Edge Barber Academy was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$20,407
2024 Value

In 2024 Cutting Edge Barber Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,407.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$81,628 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$20,407 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 Cutting Edge Barber Academy.

Financial Aid by Income Level

57.14% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

73.47% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Cutting Edge Barber Academy was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.

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 Cutting Edge Barber Academy in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2023–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2023——$20,968

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

Cutting Edge Barber Academy reported total enrollment of about 22 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 82% male and 18% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (59.1%), Black or African American (22.7%), and Two or More Races (9.1%). About 57.14% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.2% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Cutting Edge Barber Academy in 2024 is 22 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 34 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

96.0%
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 Hispanic or Latino at 59.1%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

100.00% 100% Completion Time

100.00% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 100.00% of students graduating from Cutting Edge Barber Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Barbering/Barber: 84% male / 16% female
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 100% male / 0% 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 Cutting Edge Barber Academy.

Return on Investment

ROI data is not available for this institution.

Financial value analysis for Cutting Edge Barber Academy.

Top Programs by Completions

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

1. Barbering/Barber: 37 completions

2. Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 1 completions

Most popular programs at Cutting Edge Barber Academy.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Cutting Edge Barber Academy graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Cutting Edge Barber Academy from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,547

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Cutting Edge Barber Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Lancaster, PA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Barbering/Barber, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. Enrollment is approximately 22 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (59.1%), Black or African American (22.7%), Two or More Races (9.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 100.00%. Approximately 57.14% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Lancaster, PA 17603-4229

Region: Mid East

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 100.00% graduation rate, Cutting Edge Barber Academy 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 Cutting Edge Barber Academy located?

Cutting Edge Barber Academy is located in Lancaster, PA.

How much does Cutting Edge Barber Academy cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $20,407 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Cutting Edge Barber Academy?

Cutting Edge Barber Academy reports undergraduate enrollment of about 34 students, Hispanic or Latino (59.1%), Black or African American (22.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.

What is the graduation rate at Cutting Edge Barber Academy?

The 150%-time completion rate is 100.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

Is Cutting Edge Barber Academy public or private?

Cutting Edge Barber Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Lancaster, PA.

Is Cutting Edge Barber Academy an HBCU?

No. Cutting Edge Barber Academy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Cutting Edge Barber Academy a tribal college?

No. Cutting Edge Barber Academy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Cutting Edge Barber Academy a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Cutting Edge Barber Academy reports 59.1% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Cutting Edge Barber Academy religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Cutting Edge Barber Academy in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Pennsylvania trade schools profile
  • Lancaster, Pennsylvania city profile
  • Mid East regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Pennsylvania

    • 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.