Empire Beauty School-Reading Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Empire Beauty School-Reading is a private for-profit trade school in Reading, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 90 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 82.35% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $23,921 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $18,160 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 90 56.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 82.35%
- First-Generation Students: 50.1%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 11.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 147
Empire Beauty School-Reading: what the data shows
Common questions about Empire Beauty School-Reading, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Empire Beauty School-Reading?
Empire Beauty School-Reading is located in Reading, PA (ZIP 19605).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Empire Beauty School-Reading public or private?
Empire Beauty School-Reading is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Empire Beauty School-Reading cost?
Average net price after aid: $18,160.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $16,520 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $17,446 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $20,012 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,013 |
| $110,001+ | $22,955 |
How big is Empire Beauty School-Reading?
Total enrollment: 90 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 147 students.
About 57% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Empire Beauty School-Reading?
150%-time completion rate: 82.35%.
First-year retention: 80.8%.
What do graduates of Empire Beauty School-Reading earn?
Median earnings: $20,215 six years after entry; $23,921 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,667.
64.57% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Empire Beauty School-Reading known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (32 completions)
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Empire Beauty School-Reading a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 82.35%; median earnings $23,921 at 10 years; net price $18,160. 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-Reading was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$18,160
2024 Value
In 2024 Empire Beauty School-Reading had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,160.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$72,640 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$18,160 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-Reading.
Financial Aid by Income Level
64.57% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
63.78% 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-Reading 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-Reading 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 | — | — | $14,961 |
| 2014 | — | — | $15,350 |
| 2015 | — | — | $13,421 |
| 2016 | — | — | $14,945 |
| 2017 | — | — | $15,634 |
| 2018 | — | — | $16,544 |
| 2019 | — | — | $16,678 |
| 2020 | — | — | $17,525 |
| 2021 | — | — | $18,285 |
| 2022 | — | — | $16,438 |
| 2023 | — | — | $18,390 |
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-Reading reported total enrollment of about 90 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 1% male and 99% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (43.3%), White (30.0%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (10.0%). About 64.57% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
56.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Empire Beauty School-Reading in 2024 is 90 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 147 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
80.8%
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 43.3%.
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
82.35% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Empire Beauty School-Reading completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 3% male / 97% female
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 50% male / 50% 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 Empire Beauty School-Reading.
Return on Investment
$10,667 Median Student Debt
$23,921 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
44.59% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
229.31% Return on Investment
4.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Empire Beauty School-Reading.
Top Programs by Completions
2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 32 completions
2. Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 2 completions
Most popular programs at Empire Beauty School-Reading.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Empire Beauty School-Reading graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Empire Beauty School-Reading from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,816
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-Reading is a private for-profit institution located in Reading, PA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. Enrollment is approximately 90 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (43.3%), White (30.0%), Race/ethnicity unknown (10.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 82.35%. Approximately 64.57% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Reading, PA 19605
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 82.35% graduation rate, Empire Beauty School-Reading 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-Reading located?
Empire Beauty School-Reading is located in Reading, PA.
How much does Empire Beauty School-Reading cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $18,160 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Empire Beauty School-Reading?
Empire Beauty School-Reading reports undergraduate enrollment of about 147 students, Hispanic or Latino (43.3%), White (30.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Empire Beauty School-Reading?
About 50.1% of students at Empire Beauty School-Reading are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Empire Beauty School-Reading earn?
Median earnings are $20,215 six years after entry and $23,921 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Empire Beauty School-Reading?
The 150%-time completion rate is 82.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Empire Beauty School-Reading students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,667.
Is Empire Beauty School-Reading public or private?
Empire Beauty School-Reading is a private for-profit institution located in Reading, PA.
Is Empire Beauty School-Reading an HBCU?
No. Empire Beauty School-Reading is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Empire Beauty School-Reading a tribal college?
No. Empire Beauty School-Reading is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Empire Beauty School-Reading a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Empire Beauty School-Reading reports 43.3% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Empire Beauty School-Reading religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Empire Beauty School-Reading 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
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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.