The Beauty Institute-Ambler Tuition & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

The Beauty Institute-Ambler is a private for-profit trade school in Ambler, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 160 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 67.74% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $24,785 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $17,878 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 160 80.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 67.74%
  • First-Generation Students: 59.3%
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 2.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 327

The Beauty Institute-Ambler: what the data shows

Common questions about The Beauty Institute-Ambler, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is The Beauty Institute-Ambler?

The Beauty Institute-Ambler is located in Ambler, PA (ZIP 19002).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is The Beauty Institute-Ambler public or private?

The Beauty Institute-Ambler is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does The Beauty Institute-Ambler cost?

Average net price after aid: $17,878.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$17,757
$30,001–$48,000$18,811
$48,001–$75,000$19,652

How big is The Beauty Institute-Ambler?

Total enrollment: 160 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 327 students.

About 80% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at The Beauty Institute-Ambler?

150%-time completion rate: 67.74%.

First-year retention: 73.5%.

What do graduates of The Beauty Institute-Ambler earn?

Median earnings: $19,887 six years after entry; $24,785 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,583.

84.21% of students receive Pell grants.

What is The Beauty Institute-Ambler known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is The Beauty Institute-Ambler a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 67.74%; median earnings $24,785 at 10 years; net price $17,878. 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 The Beauty Institute-Ambler was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$17,878
2024 Value

In 2024 The Beauty Institute-Ambler had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,878.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$71,512 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$17,878 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 The Beauty Institute-Ambler.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84.21% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

94.74% 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 The Beauty Institute-Ambler 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 The Beauty Institute-Ambler 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——$17,730
2014——$16,599
2015——$16,098
2016——$16,569
2017——$16,413
2018——$17,327
2019——$17,377
2020——$17,096
2021——$16,208
2022——$16,777
2023——$17,231

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

The Beauty Institute-Ambler reported total enrollment of about 160 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 1% male and 99% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (36.9%), White (30.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (19.4%). About 84.21% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 59.3% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at The Beauty Institute-Ambler in 2024 is 160 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 327 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

73.5%
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 Black or African American at 36.9%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

32.26% 100% Completion Time

67.74% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 32.26% of students graduating from The Beauty Institute-Ambler 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: 3% male / 97% 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 The Beauty Institute-Ambler.

Return on Investment

$9,583 Median Student Debt

$24,785 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

38.66% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

246.59% Return on Investment

3.9 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for The Beauty Institute-Ambler.

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: 152 completions

2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 29 completions

3. Real Estate Development: 25 completions

4. Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 2 completions

Most popular programs at The Beauty Institute-Ambler.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for The Beauty Institute-Ambler graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for The Beauty Institute-Ambler from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,458

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

The Beauty Institute-Ambler is a private for-profit institution located in Ambler, 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 160 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (36.9%), White (30.6%), Hispanic or Latino (19.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 67.74%. Approximately 84.21% of students receive Pell Grants. About 59.3% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Ambler, PA 19002

Region: Mid East

Insights and Analysis

The Beauty Institute-Ambler 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 The Beauty Institute-Ambler located?

The Beauty Institute-Ambler is located in Ambler, PA.

How much does The Beauty Institute-Ambler cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $17,878 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at The Beauty Institute-Ambler?

The Beauty Institute-Ambler reports undergraduate enrollment of about 327 students, Black or African American (36.9%), White (30.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend The Beauty Institute-Ambler?

About 59.3% of students at The Beauty Institute-Ambler are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of The Beauty Institute-Ambler earn?

Median earnings are $19,887 six years after entry and $24,785 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at The Beauty Institute-Ambler?

The 150%-time completion rate is 67.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do The Beauty Institute-Ambler students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,583.

Is The Beauty Institute-Ambler public or private?

The Beauty Institute-Ambler is a private for-profit institution located in Ambler, PA.

Is The Beauty Institute-Ambler an HBCU?

No. The Beauty Institute-Ambler is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is The Beauty Institute-Ambler a tribal college?

No. The Beauty Institute-Ambler is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is The Beauty Institute-Ambler a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, The Beauty Institute-Ambler does not meet that proxy (reported share 19.4%).

Is The Beauty Institute-Ambler religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for The Beauty Institute-Ambler in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Pennsylvania trade schools 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.