Mei Barber School Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Mei Barber School is a private for-profit trade school in Brownsville, Texas, enrolling about 91 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 75.68% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (98.9%) and Non-Resident Alien (1.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,409 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 91 46.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 75.68%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 21.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 174
Mei Barber School: what the data shows
Common questions about Mei Barber School, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Mei Barber School?
Mei Barber School is located in Brownsville, TX (ZIP 78520-5472).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Mei Barber School public or private?
Mei Barber School is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Mei Barber School cost?
Average net price after aid: $4,409.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,041 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,297 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $3,613 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,324 |
| $110,001+ | $11,008 |
How big is Mei Barber School?
Total enrollment: 91 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 174 students.
About 46% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Mei Barber School?
150%-time completion rate: 75.68%.
First-year retention: 87.5%.
How much debt do students have?
75.83% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Mei Barber School known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Barbering/Barber (69 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Mei Barber School a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 75.68%; net price $4,409. 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 Mei Barber School was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,409
2024 Value
In 2024 Mei Barber School had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,409.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$17,636 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,409 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 Mei Barber School.
Financial Aid by Income Level
75.83% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
11.67% 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 Mei Barber 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 Mei Barber School in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2022–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | $3,873 |
| 2023 | — | — | $4,706 |
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
Mei Barber School reported total enrollment of about 91 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 79% male and 21% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (98.9%), Non-Resident Alien (1.1%), and White (0.0%). About 75.83% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
46.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Mei Barber School in 2024 is 91 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 174 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 Hispanic or Latino at 98.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
5.41% 100% Completion Time
75.68% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 5.41% of students graduating from Mei Barber School completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Barbering/Barber: 87% male / 13% 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 Mei Barber School.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Financial value analysis for Mei Barber School.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Barbering/Barber: 69 completions
Most popular programs at Mei Barber School.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Mei Barber School graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Mei Barber School from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,538
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Mei Barber School is a private for-profit institution located in Brownsville, TX. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Barbering/Barber. Enrollment is approximately 91 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (98.9%), Non-Resident Alien (1.1%), White (0.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 75.68%. Approximately 75.83% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Brownsville, TX 78520-5472
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Mei Barber 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 Mei Barber School located?
Mei Barber School is located in Brownsville, TX.
How much does Mei Barber School cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $4,409 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Mei Barber School?
Mei Barber School reports undergraduate enrollment of about 174 students, Hispanic or Latino (98.9%), Non-Resident Alien (1.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Mei Barber School?
The 150%-time completion rate is 75.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Mei Barber School public or private?
Mei Barber School is a private for-profit institution located in Brownsville, TX.
Is Mei Barber School an HBCU?
No. Mei Barber School is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Mei Barber School a tribal college?
No. Mei Barber School is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Mei Barber School a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Mei Barber School reports 98.9% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Mei Barber School religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Mei Barber 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
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Texas trade schools profile
- Brownsville, Texas city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
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.