Opelousas School of Cosmetology Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Opelousas School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school in Opelousas, Louisiana, enrolling about 37 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 80.00% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $26,459 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $13,081 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 37 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 80.00%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 8.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 52
Opelousas School of Cosmetology: what the data shows
Common questions about Opelousas School of Cosmetology, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Opelousas School of Cosmetology?
Opelousas School of Cosmetology is located in Opelousas, LA (ZIP 70570).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Opelousas School of Cosmetology public or private?
Opelousas School of Cosmetology is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Opelousas School of Cosmetology cost?
Average net price after aid: $13,081.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $13,081 |
How big is Opelousas School of Cosmetology?
Total enrollment: 37 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 52 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Opelousas School of Cosmetology?
150%-time completion rate: 80.00%.
First-year retention: 85.7%.
What do graduates of Opelousas School of Cosmetology earn?
Median earnings: $18,228 six years after entry; $26,459 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
71.74% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Opelousas School of Cosmetology known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (17 completions)
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Opelousas School of Cosmetology a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 80.00%; median earnings $26,459 at 10 years; net price $13,081. 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 Opelousas School of Cosmetology was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$13,081
2024 Value
In 2024 Opelousas School of Cosmetology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,081.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$52,324 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$13,081 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 Opelousas School of Cosmetology.
Financial Aid by Income Level
71.74% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
52.17% 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 Opelousas School of Cosmetology 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 Opelousas School of Cosmetology 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 | — | — | $10,089 |
| 2014 | — | — | $9,209 |
| 2015 | — | — | $11,047 |
| 2016 | — | — | $10,762 |
| 2017 | — | — | $8,983 |
| 2018 | — | — | $10,869 |
| 2019 | — | — | $10,712 |
| 2020 | — | — | $13,683 |
| 2021 | — | — | $25,234 |
| 2022 | — | — | $15,559 |
| 2023 | — | — | $16,904 |
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
Opelousas School of Cosmetology reported total enrollment of about 37 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 3% male and 97% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (59.5%), White (32.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (8.1%). About 71.74% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Opelousas School of Cosmetology in 2024 is 37 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 52 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
85.7%
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 59.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
80.00% 100% Completion Time
80.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 80.00% of students graduating from Opelousas School of Cosmetology 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
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 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 Opelousas School of Cosmetology.
Return on Investment
$26,459 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
405.68% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Opelousas School of Cosmetology.
Top Programs by Completions
2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 17 completions
2. Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Opelousas School of Cosmetology.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Opelousas School of Cosmetology graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Opelousas School of Cosmetology from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,735
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Opelousas School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution located in Opelousas, LA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. Enrollment is approximately 37 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (59.5%), White (32.4%), Hispanic or Latino (8.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 80.00%. Approximately 71.74% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Opelousas, LA 70570
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Opelousas School of Cosmetology 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 Opelousas School of Cosmetology located?
Opelousas School of Cosmetology is located in Opelousas, LA.
How much does Opelousas School of Cosmetology cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $13,081 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Opelousas School of Cosmetology?
Opelousas School of Cosmetology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 52 students, Black or African American (59.5%), White (32.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Opelousas School of Cosmetology earn?
Median earnings are $18,228 six years after entry and $26,459 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Opelousas School of Cosmetology?
The 150%-time completion rate is 80.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Opelousas School of Cosmetology public or private?
Opelousas School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution located in Opelousas, LA.
Is Opelousas School of Cosmetology an HBCU?
No. Opelousas School of Cosmetology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Opelousas School of Cosmetology a tribal college?
No. Opelousas School of Cosmetology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Opelousas School of Cosmetology a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Opelousas School of Cosmetology does not meet that proxy (reported share 8.1%).
Is Opelousas School of Cosmetology religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Opelousas School of Cosmetology 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
- Louisiana college costs
- Louisiana colleges by ROI
- Louisiana trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Louisiana
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.