Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork is a private for-profit trade school in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 402 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 70.00% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $29,738 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $11,971 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 402 4.7% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 70.00%
  • First-Generation Students: 57.9%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 1.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 576

Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork: what the data shows

Common questions about Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork?

Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork is located in Lancaster, PA (ZIP 17602).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork public or private?

Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork cost?

Average net price after aid: $11,971.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$9,794
$48,001–$75,000$11,189
$75,001–$110,000$14,505
$110,001+$15,359

How big is Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork?

Total enrollment: 402 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 576 students.

About 5% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork?

150%-time completion rate: 70.00%.

First-year retention: 82.6%.

What do graduates of Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork earn?

Median earnings: $21,762 six years after entry; $29,738 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $3,167.

17.09% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 70.00%; median earnings $29,738 at 10 years; net price $11,971. 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 Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$11,971
2024 Value

In 2024 Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,971.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$47,884 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$11,971 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 Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork.

Financial Aid by Income Level

17.09% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

37.92% 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 Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork 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 Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork 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——$12,992
2014——$10,924
2015——$11,401
2016——$13,663
2017——$13,093
2018——$12,540
2019——$13,236
2020——$12,001
2021——$12,053
2022——$12,496
2023——$12,358

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

Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork reported total enrollment of about 402 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 75% male and 99% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (47.8%), Hispanic or Latino (22.6%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (10.2%). About 17.09% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 57.9% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

4.7% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork in 2024 is 402 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 576 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

82.6%
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 White at 47.8%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

60.00% 100% Completion Time

70.00% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 60.00% of students graduating from Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork 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: 0% male / 100% female
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 0% male / 100% female
  • Real Estate Development: 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: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork.

Return on Investment

$3,167 Median Student Debt

$29,738 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

10.65% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

521.04% Return on Investment

1.1 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork.

Top Programs by Completions

5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 63 completions

2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 54 completions

3. Real Estate Development: 29 completions

4. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 19 completions

5. Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 6 completions

Most popular programs at Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,465

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork is a private for-profit institution located in Lancaster, PA. 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 402 students. Student body composition includes White (47.8%), Hispanic or Latino (22.6%), Race/ethnicity unknown (10.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 70.00%. Approximately 17.09% of students receive Pell Grants. About 57.9% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Lancaster, PA 17602

Region: Mid East

Insights and Analysis

Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork 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 Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork located?

Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork is located in Lancaster, PA.

How much does Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $11,971 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork?

Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork reports undergraduate enrollment of about 576 students, White (47.8%), Hispanic or Latino (22.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork?

About 57.9% of students at Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork earn?

Median earnings are $21,762 six years after entry and $29,738 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork?

The 150%-time completion rate is 70.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $3,167.

Is Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork public or private?

Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork is a private for-profit institution located in Lancaster, PA.

Is Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork an HBCU?

No. Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork a tribal college?

No. Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork does not meet that proxy (reported share 22.6%).

Is Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Pennsylvania trade schools profile
  • Lancaster, Pennsylvania city profile
  • Mid East regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Pennsylvania

    • 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.