Hilltop Beauty School Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Hilltop Beauty School is a private for-profit trade school in Daly City, California, enrolling about 77 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 72.73% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $25,477 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $18,874 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 77 57.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 72.73%
- First-Generation Students: 59.4%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 12.8% from 2021 to 2022 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 115
Hilltop Beauty School: what the data shows
Common questions about Hilltop Beauty School, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Hilltop Beauty School?
Hilltop Beauty School is located in Daly City, CA (ZIP 94014).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Hilltop Beauty School public or private?
Hilltop Beauty School is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Hilltop Beauty School cost?
Average net price after aid: $18,874.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $18,462 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,295 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $19,794 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,020 |
How big is Hilltop Beauty School?
Total enrollment: 77 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 115 students.
About 57% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Hilltop Beauty School?
150%-time completion rate: 72.73%.
First-year retention: 75.0%.
What do graduates of Hilltop Beauty School earn?
Median earnings: $25,207 six years after entry; $25,477 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
57.39% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Hilltop Beauty School known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (39 completions)
- Real Estate Development (15 completions)
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Hilltop Beauty School a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 72.73%; median earnings $25,477 at 10 years; net price $18,874. 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 Hilltop Beauty School was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$18,874
2024 Value
In 2024 Hilltop Beauty School had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,874.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$75,496 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$18,874 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 Hilltop Beauty School.
Financial Aid by Income Level
57.39% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Hilltop Beauty School was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
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 Hilltop Beauty School in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2022 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $11,447 |
| 2014 | — | — | $11,681 |
| 2015 | — | — | $11,329 |
| 2016 | — | — | $10,006 |
| 2017 | — | — | $11,713 |
| 2018 | — | — | $8,741 |
| 2019 | — | — | $11,550 |
| 2020 | — | — | $15,860 |
| 2021 | — | — | $16,066 |
| 2022 | — | — | $18,117 |
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
Hilltop Beauty School reported total enrollment of about 77 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 (59.7%), Asian (26.0%), and Black or African American (5.2%). About 57.39% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 59.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
57.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Hilltop Beauty School in 2024 is 77 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 115 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
75.0%
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 59.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
9.09% 100% Completion Time
72.73% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 9.09% of students graduating from Hilltop Beauty School completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 5% male / 95% female
- Real Estate Development: 13% male / 87% 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: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Hilltop Beauty School.
Return on Investment
$25,477 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
237.46% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Hilltop Beauty School.
Top Programs by Completions
3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 39 completions
2. Real Estate Development: 15 completions
3. Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 6 completions
Most popular programs at Hilltop Beauty School.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Hilltop Beauty School graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Hilltop Beauty School from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,181
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Hilltop Beauty School is a private for-profit institution located in Daly City, CA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Real Estate Development, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. Enrollment is approximately 77 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (59.7%), Asian (26.0%), Black or African American (5.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 72.73%. Approximately 57.39% of students receive Pell Grants. About 59.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Daly City, CA 94014
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Hilltop Beauty School 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 Hilltop Beauty School located?
Hilltop Beauty School is located in Daly City, CA.
How much does Hilltop Beauty School cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $18,874 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Hilltop Beauty School?
Hilltop Beauty School reports undergraduate enrollment of about 115 students, Hispanic or Latino (59.7%), Asian (26.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Hilltop Beauty School?
About 59.4% of students at Hilltop Beauty School are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Hilltop Beauty School earn?
Median earnings are $25,207 six years after entry and $25,477 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Hilltop Beauty School?
The 150%-time completion rate is 72.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Hilltop Beauty School public or private?
Hilltop Beauty School is a private for-profit institution located in Daly City, CA.
Is Hilltop Beauty School an HBCU?
No. Hilltop Beauty School is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Hilltop Beauty School a tribal college?
No. Hilltop Beauty School is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Hilltop Beauty School a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Hilltop Beauty School reports 59.7% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Hilltop Beauty School religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Hilltop Beauty School 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
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- California trade schools profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
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.