Empire Beauty School-Hooksett Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Empire Beauty School-Hooksett is a private for-profit trade school in Hooksett, New Hampshire, enrolling about 306 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 83.33% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $33,546 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,549 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 306 68.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 83.33%
- First-Generation Students: 48.2%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 477
Empire Beauty School-Hooksett: what the data shows
Common questions about Empire Beauty School-Hooksett, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Empire Beauty School-Hooksett?
Empire Beauty School-Hooksett is located in Hooksett, NH (ZIP 03106).
NCES locale classification: Rural distant.
Is Empire Beauty School-Hooksett public or private?
Empire Beauty School-Hooksett is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Empire Beauty School-Hooksett cost?
Average net price after aid: $10,549.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,813 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,151 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,114 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,184 |
| $110,001+ | $13,184 |
How big is Empire Beauty School-Hooksett?
Total enrollment: 306 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 477 students.
About 68% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Empire Beauty School-Hooksett?
150%-time completion rate: 83.33%.
First-year retention: 96.9%.
What do graduates of Empire Beauty School-Hooksett earn?
Median earnings: $35,629 six years after entry; $33,546 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,942.
30.83% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Empire Beauty School-Hooksett known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (93 completions)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (68 completions)
- Barbering/Barber (35 completions)
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor (10 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Empire Beauty School-Hooksett a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 83.33%; median earnings $33,546 at 10 years; net price $10,549. 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 Empire Beauty School-Hooksett was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,549
2024 Value
In 2024 Empire Beauty School-Hooksett had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,549.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$42,196 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,549 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 Empire Beauty School-Hooksett.
Financial Aid by Income Level
30.83% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
46.25% 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 Empire Beauty School-Hooksett 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 Empire Beauty School-Hooksett 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 | — | — | $11,063 |
| 2014 | — | — | $11,045 |
| 2015 | — | — | $12,003 |
| 2016 | — | — | $11,887 |
| 2017 | — | — | $10,309 |
| 2018 | — | — | $9,648 |
| 2019 | — | — | $9,084 |
| 2020 | — | — | $7,708 |
| 2021 | — | — | $11,413 |
| 2022 | — | — | $9,495 |
| 2023 | — | — | $10,187 |
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
Empire Beauty School-Hooksett reported total enrollment of about 306 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 7% male and 93% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (76.8%), Hispanic or Latino (8.8%), and Two or More Races (5.9%). About 30.83% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
68.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Empire Beauty School-Hooksett in 2024 is 306 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 477 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
96.9%
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 76.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
10.61% 100% Completion Time
83.33% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 10.61% of students graduating from Empire Beauty School-Hooksett completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 0% male / 100% female
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 1% male / 99% female
- Barbering/Barber: 46% male / 54% 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 Empire Beauty School-Hooksett.
Return on Investment
$7,942 Median Student Debt
$33,546 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
23.67% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
695.00% Return on Investment
2.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Empire Beauty School-Hooksett.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 93 completions
2. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 68 completions
3. Barbering/Barber: 35 completions
4. Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 10 completions
Most popular programs at Empire Beauty School-Hooksett.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Empire Beauty School-Hooksett graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Empire Beauty School-Hooksett from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,505
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Empire Beauty School-Hooksett is a private for-profit institution located in Hooksett, NH. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Barbering/Barber. Enrollment is approximately 306 students. Student body composition includes White (76.8%), Hispanic or Latino (8.8%), Two or More Races (5.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 83.33%. Approximately 30.83% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Hooksett, NH 03106
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 83.33% graduation rate, Empire Beauty School-Hooksett 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 Empire Beauty School-Hooksett located?
Empire Beauty School-Hooksett is located in Hooksett, NH.
How much does Empire Beauty School-Hooksett cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $10,549 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Empire Beauty School-Hooksett?
Empire Beauty School-Hooksett reports undergraduate enrollment of about 477 students, White (76.8%), Hispanic or Latino (8.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Empire Beauty School-Hooksett?
About 48.2% of students at Empire Beauty School-Hooksett are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Empire Beauty School-Hooksett earn?
Median earnings are $35,629 six years after entry and $33,546 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Empire Beauty School-Hooksett?
The 150%-time completion rate is 83.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Empire Beauty School-Hooksett students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,942.
Is Empire Beauty School-Hooksett public or private?
Empire Beauty School-Hooksett is a private for-profit institution located in Hooksett, NH.
Is Empire Beauty School-Hooksett an HBCU?
No. Empire Beauty School-Hooksett is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Empire Beauty School-Hooksett a tribal college?
No. Empire Beauty School-Hooksett is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Empire Beauty School-Hooksett a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Empire Beauty School-Hooksett does not meet that proxy (reported share 8.8%).
Is Empire Beauty School-Hooksett religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Empire Beauty School-Hooksett 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
- New Hampshire college costs
- New Hampshire colleges by ROI
- New Hampshire trade schools profile
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New Hampshire
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.