M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant Tuition &

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant is a private for-profit trade school in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, enrolling about 50 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 92.86% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $20,720 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $5,446 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 50 56.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 92.86%
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 32.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 52

M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant: what the data shows

Common questions about M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant?

M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant is located in Mount Pleasant, MI (ZIP 48858).

NCES locale classification: Town distant.

Is M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant public or private?

M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant cost?

Average net price after aid: $5,446.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$4,824
$30,001–$48,000$6,522
$48,001–$75,000$7,400
$75,001–$110,000$4,313

How big is M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant?

Total enrollment: 50 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 52 students.

About 56% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant?

150%-time completion rate: 92.86%.

First-year retention: 87.5%.

What do graduates of M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant earn?

Median earnings: $16,906 six years after entry; $20,720 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

64.15% of students receive Pell grants.

What is M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 92.86%; median earnings $20,720 at 10 years; net price $5,446. 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 M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$5,446
2024 Value

In 2024 M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,446.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$21,784 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$5,446 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 M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant.

Financial Aid by Income Level

64.15% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

69.81% 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 M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant 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 M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant 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——$2,413
2014——$3,022
2015——$5,291
2016——$4,630
2017——$5,188
2018——$5,153
2019——$10,329
2020——$5,330
2021——$6,010
2022——$10,190
2023——$13,516

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

M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant reported total enrollment of about 50 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 0% male and 100% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (88.0%), Asian (8.0%), and Black or African American (4.0%). About 64.15% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

56.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant in 2024 is 50 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 52 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

87.5%
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 88.0%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

92.86% 100% Completion Time

92.86% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 92.86% of students graduating from M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 0% male / 100% female
  • Real Estate Development: 0% male / 100% female
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 100% male / 0% 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 M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant.

Return on Investment

$20,720 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

851.16% Return on Investment

Financial value analysis for M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant.

Top Programs by Completions

3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 18 completions

2. Real Estate Development: 18 completions

3. Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 1 completions

Most popular programs at M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,111

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant is a private for-profit institution located in Mount Pleasant, MI. 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 50 students. Student body composition includes White (88.0%), Asian (8.0%), Black or African American (4.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 92.86%. Approximately 64.15% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

Region: Great Lakes

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 92.86% graduation rate, M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant 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 M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant located?

M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant is located in Mount Pleasant, MI.

How much does M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $5,446 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant?

M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant reports undergraduate enrollment of about 52 students, White (88.0%), Asian (8.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.

What do graduates of M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant earn?

Median earnings are $16,906 six years after entry and $20,720 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant?

The 150%-time completion rate is 92.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

Is M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant public or private?

M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant is a private for-profit institution located in Mount Pleasant, MI.

Is M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant an HBCU?

No. M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant a tribal college?

No. M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).

Is M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Michigan trade schools profile
  • Mount Pleasant, 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.