KC Beauty Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Los Angeles, California, enrolling about 41 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 90.00% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (70.7%) and Asian (12.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $14,542 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 41 80.5% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 90.00%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 17.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 65

KC Beauty Academy: what the data shows

Common questions about KC Beauty Academy, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is KC Beauty Academy?

KC Beauty Academy is located in Los Angeles, CA (ZIP 90012-4303).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is KC Beauty Academy public or private?

KC Beauty Academy is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does KC Beauty Academy cost?

Average net price after aid: $14,542.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$14,508
$30,001–$48,000$13,696
$48,001–$75,000$16,371

How big is KC Beauty Academy?

Total enrollment: 41 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 65 students.

About 80% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at KC Beauty Academy?

150%-time completion rate: 90.00%.

First-year retention: 60.0%.

How much debt do students have?

58.43% of students receive Pell grants.

What is KC Beauty Academy known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is KC Beauty Academy a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 90.00%; net price $14,542. 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 KC Beauty Academy was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$14,542
2024 Value

In 2024 KC Beauty Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,542.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$58,168 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$14,542 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 KC Beauty Academy.

Financial Aid by Income Level

58.43% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64.04% 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 KC Beauty Academy 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 KC Beauty Academy in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20202023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2020$12,668
2021$17,249
2022$21,440
2023$17,796

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

KC Beauty Academy reported total enrollment of about 41 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 2% male and 98% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (70.7%), Asian (12.2%), and Black or African American (9.8%). About 58.43% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.5% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at KC Beauty Academy in 2024 is 41 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 65 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

60.0%
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 70.7%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

10.00% 100% Completion Time

90.00% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 10.00% of students graduating from KC Beauty Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 7% male / 93% female
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 16% male / 84% 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 KC Beauty Academy.

Return on Investment

ROI data is not available for this institution.

Financial value analysis for KC Beauty Academy.

Top Programs by Completions

2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 27 completions

2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 25 completions

Most popular programs at KC Beauty Academy.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for KC Beauty Academy graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for KC Beauty Academy from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,938

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

KC Beauty Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Los Angeles, CA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Enrollment is approximately 41 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (70.7%), Asian (12.2%), Black or African American (9.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 90.00%. Approximately 58.43% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Los Angeles, CA 90012-4303

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 90.00% graduation rate, KC Beauty Academy 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 KC Beauty Academy located?

KC Beauty Academy is located in Los Angeles, CA.

How much does KC Beauty Academy cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $14,542 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at KC Beauty Academy?

KC Beauty Academy reports undergraduate enrollment of about 65 students, Hispanic or Latino (70.7%), Asian (12.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.

What is the graduation rate at KC Beauty Academy?

The 150%-time completion rate is 90.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

Is KC Beauty Academy public or private?

KC Beauty Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Los Angeles, CA.

Is KC Beauty Academy an HBCU?

No. KC Beauty Academy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is KC Beauty Academy a tribal college?

No. KC Beauty Academy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is KC Beauty Academy a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—KC Beauty Academy reports 70.7% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is KC Beauty Academy religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for KC Beauty Academy in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • California trade schools profile
  • Los Angeles, California city 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.