Empire Beauty School-Stone Park Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Empire Beauty School-Stone Park is a private for-profit trade school in Stone Park, Illinois, enrolling about 136 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 38.10% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $24,407 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,751 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 136 73.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 38.10%
- First-Generation Students: 54.8%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 0.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 221
Empire Beauty School-Stone Park: what the data shows
Common questions about Empire Beauty School-Stone Park, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Empire Beauty School-Stone Park?
Empire Beauty School-Stone Park is located in Stone Park, IL (ZIP 60165-1010).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Empire Beauty School-Stone Park public or private?
Empire Beauty School-Stone Park is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Empire Beauty School-Stone Park cost?
Average net price after aid: $16,751.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $16,624 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $16,157 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $17,291 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $22,537 |
How big is Empire Beauty School-Stone Park?
Total enrollment: 136 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 221 students.
About 74% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Empire Beauty School-Stone Park?
150%-time completion rate: 38.10%.
First-year retention: 52.3%.
What do graduates of Empire Beauty School-Stone Park earn?
Median earnings: $20,172 six years after entry; $24,407 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,583.
68.97% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Empire Beauty School-Stone Park known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (40 completions)
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor (3 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Empire Beauty School-Stone Park a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 38.10%; median earnings $24,407 at 10 years; net price $16,751. 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-Stone Park was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,751
2024 Value
In 2024 Empire Beauty School-Stone Park had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,751.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$67,004 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,751 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-Stone Park.
Financial Aid by Income Level
68.97% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
56.16% 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-Stone Park 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-Stone Park 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 | — | — | $14,746 |
| 2014 | — | — | $13,788 |
| 2015 | — | — | $14,443 |
| 2016 | — | — | $15,797 |
| 2017 | — | — | $14,459 |
| 2018 | — | — | $14,633 |
| 2019 | — | — | $15,549 |
| 2020 | — | — | $16,545 |
| 2021 | — | — | $16,429 |
| 2022 | — | — | $16,918 |
| 2023 | — | — | $16,869 |
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-Stone Park reported total enrollment of about 136 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 2% male and 98% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (67.7%), Hispanic or Latino (21.3%), and Two or More Races (4.4%). About 68.97% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 54.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
73.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Empire Beauty School-Stone Park in 2024 is 136 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 221 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
52.3%
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 Black or African American at 67.7%.
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
38.10% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Empire Beauty School-Stone Park completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 2% male / 98% female
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 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: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Empire Beauty School-Stone Park.
Return on Investment
$13,583 Median Student Debt
$24,407 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
55.65% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
264.26% Return on Investment
5.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Empire Beauty School-Stone Park.
Top Programs by Completions
2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 40 completions
2. Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 3 completions
Most popular programs at Empire Beauty School-Stone Park.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Empire Beauty School-Stone Park graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Empire Beauty School-Stone Park from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,969
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-Stone Park is a private for-profit institution located in Stone Park, IL. 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 136 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (67.7%), Hispanic or Latino (21.3%), Two or More Races (4.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 38.10%. Approximately 68.97% of students receive Pell Grants. About 54.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Stone Park, IL 60165-1010
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 38.10% graduation rate at Empire Beauty School-Stone Park falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Empire Beauty School-Stone Park located?
Empire Beauty School-Stone Park is located in Stone Park, IL.
How much does Empire Beauty School-Stone Park cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $16,751 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Empire Beauty School-Stone Park?
Empire Beauty School-Stone Park reports undergraduate enrollment of about 221 students, Black or African American (67.7%), Hispanic or Latino (21.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Empire Beauty School-Stone Park?
About 54.8% of students at Empire Beauty School-Stone Park are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Empire Beauty School-Stone Park earn?
Median earnings are $20,172 six years after entry and $24,407 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Empire Beauty School-Stone Park?
The 150%-time completion rate is 38.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Empire Beauty School-Stone Park students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,583.
Is Empire Beauty School-Stone Park public or private?
Empire Beauty School-Stone Park is a private for-profit institution located in Stone Park, IL.
Is Empire Beauty School-Stone Park an HBCU?
No. Empire Beauty School-Stone Park is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Empire Beauty School-Stone Park a tribal college?
No. Empire Beauty School-Stone Park is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Empire Beauty School-Stone Park a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Empire Beauty School-Stone Park does not meet that proxy (reported share 21.3%).
Is Empire Beauty School-Stone Park religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Empire Beauty School-Stone Park 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
- Illinois college costs
- Illinois colleges by ROI
- Illinois trade schools profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Illinois
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.