The Institute of Beauty and Wellness Tuition & Outcomes

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

The Institute of Beauty and Wellness is a private for-profit trade school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, enrolling about 186 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 90.20% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $31,723 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $12,897 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 186 38.2% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 90.20%
  • First-Generation Students: 38.9%
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 28.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 295

The Institute of Beauty and Wellness: what the data shows

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

Where is The Institute of Beauty and Wellness?

The Institute of Beauty and Wellness is located in Milwaukee, WI (ZIP 53202-0000).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is The Institute of Beauty and Wellness public or private?

The Institute of Beauty and Wellness is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does The Institute of Beauty and Wellness cost?

Average net price after aid: $12,897.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$12,165
$30,001–$48,000$12,184
$48,001–$75,000$12,841
$75,001–$110,000$15,058
$110,001+$16,190

How big is The Institute of Beauty and Wellness?

Total enrollment: 186 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 295 students.

About 38% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at The Institute of Beauty and Wellness?

150%-time completion rate: 90.20%.

First-year retention: 93.3%.

What do graduates of The Institute of Beauty and Wellness earn?

Median earnings: $31,535 six years after entry; $31,723 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,333.

53.72% of students receive Pell grants.

What is The Institute of Beauty and Wellness known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is The Institute of Beauty and Wellness a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 90.20%; median earnings $31,723 at 10 years; net price $12,897. 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 Institute of Beauty and Wellness was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$12,897
2024 Value

In 2024 The Institute of Beauty and Wellness had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,897.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$51,588 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$12,897 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 Institute of Beauty and Wellness.

Financial Aid by Income Level

53.72% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

75.48% 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 Institute of Beauty and Wellness 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 Institute of Beauty and Wellness 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——$21,508
2014——$20,764
2015——$14,358
2016——$15,001
2017——$13,338
2018——$12,200
2019——$12,947
2020——$12,538
2021——$10,186
2022——$12,139
2023——$15,616

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 Institute of Beauty and Wellness reported total enrollment of about 186 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 4% male and 96% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (48.4%), Hispanic or Latino (22.0%), and Black or African American (17.2%). About 53.72% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 38.9% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

38.2% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at The Institute of Beauty and Wellness in 2024 is 186 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 295 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

93.3%
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 48.4%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

16.67% 100% Completion Time

90.20% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 16.67% of students graduating from The Institute of Beauty and Wellness 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
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 25% male / 75% 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 Institute of Beauty and Wellness.

Return on Investment

$6,333 Median Student Debt

$31,723 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

19.96% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

514.93% Return on Investment

2.0 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for The Institute of Beauty and Wellness.

Top Programs by Completions

6 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 84 completions

2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 45 completions

3. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 24 completions

4. Real Estate Development: 17 completions

5. Barbering/Barber: 9 completions

6. Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda: 2 completions

Most popular programs at The Institute of Beauty and Wellness.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for The Institute of Beauty and Wellness graduates.

Operations

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

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,624

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 Institute of Beauty and Wellness is a private for-profit institution located in Milwaukee, WI. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. Enrollment is approximately 186 students. Student body composition includes White (48.4%), Hispanic or Latino (22.0%), Black or African American (17.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 90.20%. Approximately 53.72% of students receive Pell Grants. About 38.9% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Milwaukee, WI 53202-0000

Region: Great Lakes

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 90.20% graduation rate, The Institute of Beauty and Wellness 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 The Institute of Beauty and Wellness located?

The Institute of Beauty and Wellness is located in Milwaukee, WI.

How much does The Institute of Beauty and Wellness cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $12,897 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at The Institute of Beauty and Wellness?

The Institute of Beauty and Wellness reports undergraduate enrollment of about 295 students, White (48.4%), Hispanic or Latino (22.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend The Institute of Beauty and Wellness?

About 38.9% of students at The Institute of Beauty and Wellness are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of The Institute of Beauty and Wellness earn?

Median earnings are $31,535 six years after entry and $31,723 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at The Institute of Beauty and Wellness?

The 150%-time completion rate is 90.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do The Institute of Beauty and Wellness students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,333.

Is The Institute of Beauty and Wellness public or private?

The Institute of Beauty and Wellness is a private for-profit institution located in Milwaukee, WI.

Is The Institute of Beauty and Wellness an HBCU?

No. The Institute of Beauty and Wellness is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is The Institute of Beauty and Wellness a tribal college?

No. The Institute of Beauty and Wellness is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is The Institute of Beauty and Wellness a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, The Institute of Beauty and Wellness does not meet that proxy (reported share 22.0%).

Is The Institute of Beauty and Wellness religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for The Institute of Beauty and Wellness in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Wisconsin trade schools profile
  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin city profile
  • Great Lakes regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Wisconsin

    • 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.