Empire Beauty School-West Palm Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Empire Beauty School-West Palm is a private for-profit trade school in West Palm Beach, Florida, enrolling about 96 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 60.00% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $25,073 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,980 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 96 54.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 60.00%
- First-Generation Students: 57.0%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 2.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 153
Empire Beauty School-West Palm: what the data shows
Common questions about Empire Beauty School-West Palm, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Empire Beauty School-West Palm?
Empire Beauty School-West Palm is located in West Palm Beach, FL (ZIP 33409).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Empire Beauty School-West Palm public or private?
Empire Beauty School-West Palm is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Empire Beauty School-West Palm cost?
Average net price after aid: $16,980.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $16,369 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $16,105 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $17,031 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $21,942 |
| $110,001+ | $22,326 |
How big is Empire Beauty School-West Palm?
Total enrollment: 96 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 153 students.
About 54% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Empire Beauty School-West Palm?
150%-time completion rate: 60.00%.
First-year retention: 64.7%.
What do graduates of Empire Beauty School-West Palm earn?
Median earnings: $19,285 six years after entry; $25,073 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,000.
75.42% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Empire Beauty School-West Palm known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (34 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Empire Beauty School-West Palm a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 60.00%; median earnings $25,073 at 10 years; net price $16,980. 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-West Palm was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,980
2024 Value
In 2024 Empire Beauty School-West Palm had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,980.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$67,920 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,980 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-West Palm.
Financial Aid by Income Level
75.42% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
61.02% 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-West Palm 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-West Palm 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 | — | — | $12,952 |
| 2014 | — | — | $12,479 |
| 2015 | — | — | $12,573 |
| 2016 | — | — | $12,604 |
| 2017 | — | — | $13,138 |
| 2018 | — | — | $15,839 |
| 2019 | — | — | $15,801 |
| 2020 | — | — | $17,358 |
| 2021 | — | — | $17,400 |
| 2022 | — | — | $17,716 |
| 2023 | — | — | $17,362 |
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-West Palm reported total enrollment of about 96 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 1% male and 99% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (53.1%), Two or More Races (16.7%), and White (13.5%). About 75.42% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 57.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
54.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Empire Beauty School-West Palm in 2024 is 96 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 153 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
64.7%
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 Black or African American at 53.1%.
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
60.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Empire Beauty School-West Palm 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
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-West Palm.
Return on Investment
$13,000 Median Student Debt
$25,073 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
51.85% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
269.15% Return on Investment
5.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Empire Beauty School-West Palm.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 34 completions
Most popular programs at Empire Beauty School-West Palm.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Empire Beauty School-West Palm graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Empire Beauty School-West Palm from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,780
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-West Palm is a private for-profit institution located in West Palm Beach, FL. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Enrollment is approximately 96 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (53.1%), Two or More Races (16.7%), White (13.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 60.00%. Approximately 75.42% of students receive Pell Grants. About 57.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Empire Beauty School-West Palm 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 Empire Beauty School-West Palm located?
Empire Beauty School-West Palm is located in West Palm Beach, FL.
How much does Empire Beauty School-West Palm cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $16,980 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Empire Beauty School-West Palm?
Empire Beauty School-West Palm reports undergraduate enrollment of about 153 students, Black or African American (53.1%), Two or More Races (16.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Empire Beauty School-West Palm?
About 57.0% of students at Empire Beauty School-West Palm are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Empire Beauty School-West Palm earn?
Median earnings are $19,285 six years after entry and $25,073 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Empire Beauty School-West Palm?
The 150%-time completion rate is 60.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Empire Beauty School-West Palm students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,000.
Is Empire Beauty School-West Palm public or private?
Empire Beauty School-West Palm is a private for-profit institution located in West Palm Beach, FL.
Is Empire Beauty School-West Palm an HBCU?
No. Empire Beauty School-West Palm is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Empire Beauty School-West Palm a tribal college?
No. Empire Beauty School-West Palm is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Empire Beauty School-West Palm a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Empire Beauty School-West Palm does not meet that proxy (reported share 12.5%).
Is Empire Beauty School-West Palm religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Empire Beauty School-West Palm 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
- Florida college costs
- Florida colleges by ROI
- Florida trade schools profile
- West Palm Beach, Florida city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Florida
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.