Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy Tuition & Outcomes

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Yakima, Washington, enrolling about 118 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 46.88% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Two or More Races (64.4%) and White (30.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $14,513 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 118 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 46.88%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 11.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 182

Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy: what the data shows

Common questions about Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy?

Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy is located in Yakima, WA (ZIP 98902-5105).

NCES locale classification: Town.

Is Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy public or private?

Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy cost?

Average net price after aid: $14,513.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$14,376
$30,001–$48,000$14,637

How big is Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy?

Total enrollment: 118 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 182 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy?

150%-time completion rate: 46.88%.

First-year retention: 57.5%.

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,966.

83.70% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 46.88%; net price $14,513. 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 Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$14,513
2024 Value

In 2024 Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,513.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$58,052 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$14,513 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 Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83.70% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

92.39% 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 Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa 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 Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2017–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2017——$16,010
2018——$13,840
2019——$16,934
2020——$12,884
2021——$18,315
2022——$20,407
2023——$17,970

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

Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy reported total enrollment of about 118 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 37% male and 63% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Two or More Races (64.4%), White (30.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (1.7%). About 83.70% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy in 2024 is 118 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 182 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

57.5%
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 Two or More Races at 64.4%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

18.75% 100% Completion Time

46.88% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 18.75% of students graduating from Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy 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: 0% male / 100% female
  • Barbering/Barber: 100% male / 0% female
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 12% male / 88% 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 Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy.

Return on Investment

$6,966 Median Student Debt

Financial value analysis for Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy.

Top Programs by Completions

5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 11 completions

2. Barbering/Barber: 9 completions

3. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 8 completions

4. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 4 completions

5. Real Estate Development: 4 completions

Most popular programs at Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,383

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Yakima, WA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Barbering/Barber, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. Enrollment is approximately 118 students. Student body composition includes Two or More Races (64.4%), White (30.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 46.88%. Approximately 83.70% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Yakima, WA 98902-5105

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy 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 Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy located?

Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy is located in Yakima, WA.

How much does Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $14,513 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy?

Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy reports undergraduate enrollment of about 182 students, Two or More Races (64.4%), White (30.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.

What is the graduation rate at Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy?

The 150%-time completion rate is 46.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,966.

Is Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy public or private?

Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Yakima, WA.

Is Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy an HBCU?

No. Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy a tribal college?

No. Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy does not meet that proxy (reported share 1.7%).

Is Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Washington trade schools profile
  • Yakima, Washington city profile
  • Far West regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Washington

    • 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.