Elevate Salon Institute Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Elevate Salon Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Royal Oak, Michigan, enrolling about 197 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 85.45% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $16,853 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $19,409 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 197 79.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 85.45%
- First-Generation Students: 58.8%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 8.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 288
Elevate Salon Institute: what the data shows
Common questions about Elevate Salon Institute, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Elevate Salon Institute?
Elevate Salon Institute is located in Royal Oak, MI (ZIP 48073).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Elevate Salon Institute public or private?
Elevate Salon Institute is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Elevate Salon Institute cost?
Average net price after aid: $19,409.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $19,409 |
How big is Elevate Salon Institute?
Total enrollment: 197 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 288 students.
About 80% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Elevate Salon Institute?
150%-time completion rate: 85.45%.
First-year retention: 79.7%.
What do graduates of Elevate Salon Institute earn?
Median earnings: $17,197 six years after entry; $16,853 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,333.
19.44% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Elevate Salon Institute known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (115 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (53 completions)
- Real Estate Development (5 completions)
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Elevate Salon Institute a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 85.45%; median earnings $16,853 at 10 years; net price $19,409. 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 Elevate Salon Institute was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$19,409
2024 Value
In 2024 Elevate Salon Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,409.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$77,636 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$19,409 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 Elevate Salon Institute.
Financial Aid by Income Level
19.44% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
22.84% 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 Elevate Salon Institute 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 Elevate Salon Institute 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 | — | — | $13,663 |
| 2014 | — | — | $12,770 |
| 2015 | — | — | $13,803 |
| 2016 | — | — | $27,093 |
| 2017 | — | — | $17,195 |
| 2018 | — | — | $14,950 |
| 2019 | — | — | $13,145 |
| 2020 | — | — | $13,977 |
| 2021 | — | — | $13,294 |
| 2022 | — | — | $15,365 |
| 2023 | — | — | $14,092 |
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
Elevate Salon Institute reported total enrollment of about 197 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 4% male and 96% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (65.5%), Black or African American (17.8%), and Two or More Races (9.1%). About 19.44% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 58.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
79.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Elevate Salon Institute in 2024 is 197 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 288 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
79.7%
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 White at 65.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
34.55% 100% Completion Time
85.45% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 34.55% of students graduating from Elevate Salon Institute 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: 2% male / 98% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 0% male / 100% 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: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Elevate Salon Institute.
Return on Investment
$6,333 Median Student Debt
$16,853 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
37.58% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
117.08% Return on Investment
3.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Elevate Salon Institute.
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: 115 completions
2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 53 completions
3. Real Estate Development: 5 completions
4. Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 2 completions
Most popular programs at Elevate Salon Institute.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Elevate Salon Institute graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Elevate Salon Institute from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,159
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Elevate Salon Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Royal Oak, MI. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Real Estate Development. Enrollment is approximately 197 students. Student body composition includes White (65.5%), Black or African American (17.8%), Two or More Races (9.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 85.45%. Approximately 19.44% of students receive Pell Grants. About 58.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Royal Oak, MI 48073
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 85.45% graduation rate, Elevate Salon Institute 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 Elevate Salon Institute located?
Elevate Salon Institute is located in Royal Oak, MI.
How much does Elevate Salon Institute cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $19,409 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Elevate Salon Institute?
Elevate Salon Institute reports undergraduate enrollment of about 288 students, White (65.5%), Black or African American (17.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Elevate Salon Institute?
About 58.8% of students at Elevate Salon Institute are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Elevate Salon Institute earn?
Median earnings are $17,197 six years after entry and $16,853 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Elevate Salon Institute?
The 150%-time completion rate is 85.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Elevate Salon Institute students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,333.
Is Elevate Salon Institute public or private?
Elevate Salon Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Royal Oak, MI.
Is Elevate Salon Institute an HBCU?
No. Elevate Salon Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Elevate Salon Institute a tribal college?
No. Elevate Salon Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Elevate Salon Institute a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Elevate Salon Institute does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.5%).
Is Elevate Salon Institute religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Elevate Salon Institute 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
- Michigan college costs
- Michigan colleges by ROI
- Michigan trade schools profile
- Royal Oak, Michigan city profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Michigan
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.