L'esprit Academy Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
L'esprit Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Canton, Michigan, enrolling about 266 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 88.14% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $22,440 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $22,279 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 266 27.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 88.14%
- First-Generation Students: 46.6%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 108.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 410
L'esprit Academy: what the data shows
Common questions about L'esprit Academy, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is L'esprit Academy?
L'esprit Academy is located in Canton, MI (ZIP 48187-3669).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is L'esprit Academy public or private?
L'esprit Academy is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does L'esprit Academy cost?
Average net price after aid: $22,279.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $21,711 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $21,813 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $24,772 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $24,600 |
How big is L'esprit Academy?
Total enrollment: 266 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 410 students.
About 28% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at L'esprit Academy?
150%-time completion rate: 88.14%.
First-year retention: 96.7%.
What do graduates of L'esprit Academy earn?
Median earnings: $19,478 six years after entry; $22,440 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,333.
52.01% of students receive Pell grants.
What is L'esprit Academy known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (162 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (42 completions)
- Real Estate Development (31 completions)
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is L'esprit Academy a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 88.14%; median earnings $22,440 at 10 years; net price $22,279. 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 L'esprit Academy was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$22,279
2024 Value
In 2024 L'esprit Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,279.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$89,116 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$22,279 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 L'esprit Academy.
Financial Aid by Income Level
52.01% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
59.15% 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 L'esprit 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 L'esprit Academy 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 | — | — | $11,598 |
| 2014 | — | — | $11,967 |
| 2015 | — | — | $12,913 |
| 2016 | — | — | $15,201 |
| 2017 | — | — | $15,686 |
| 2018 | — | — | $16,954 |
| 2019 | — | — | $18,001 |
| 2020 | — | — | $16,430 |
| 2021 | — | — | $13,102 |
| 2022 | — | — | $13,225 |
| 2023 | — | — | $27,617 |
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
L'esprit Academy reported total enrollment of about 266 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 (46.6%), White (42.1%), and Two or More Races (5.6%). About 52.01% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
27.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at L'esprit Academy in 2024 is 266 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 410 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
96.7%
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 46.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
6.78% 100% Completion Time
88.14% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 6.78% of students graduating from L'esprit 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: 1% male / 99% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 5% male / 95% female
- Real Estate Development: 6% male / 94% 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 L'esprit Academy.
Return on Investment
$6,333 Median Student Debt
$22,440 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
28.22% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
151.81% Return on Investment
2.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for L'esprit Academy.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 162 completions
2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 42 completions
3. Real Estate Development: 31 completions
4. Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 6 completions
Most popular programs at L'esprit Academy.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for L'esprit Academy graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for L'esprit Academy from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,912
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
L'esprit Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Canton, MI. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Real Estate Development. Enrollment is approximately 266 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (46.6%), White (42.1%), Two or More Races (5.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 88.14%. Approximately 52.01% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Canton, MI 48187-3669
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 88.14% graduation rate, L'esprit 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 L'esprit Academy located?
L'esprit Academy is located in Canton, MI.
How much does L'esprit Academy cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $22,279 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at L'esprit Academy?
L'esprit Academy reports undergraduate enrollment of about 410 students, Black or African American (46.6%), White (42.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend L'esprit Academy?
About 46.6% of students at L'esprit Academy are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of L'esprit Academy earn?
Median earnings are $19,478 six years after entry and $22,440 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at L'esprit Academy?
The 150%-time completion rate is 88.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do L'esprit Academy students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,333.
Is L'esprit Academy public or private?
L'esprit Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Canton, MI.
Is L'esprit Academy an HBCU?
No. L'esprit Academy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is L'esprit Academy a tribal college?
No. L'esprit Academy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is L'esprit Academy a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, L'esprit Academy does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.6%).
Is L'esprit Academy religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for L'esprit Academy 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
- Michigan college costs
- Michigan colleges by ROI
- Michigan trade schools profile
- Canton, Michigan city profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Michigan
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.