The Spa School Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
The Spa School is a private for-profit trade school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling about 111 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 69.77% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $26,989 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,553 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 111 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 69.77%
- First-Generation Students: 46.4%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 1.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 217
The Spa School: what the data shows
Common questions about The Spa School, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is The Spa School?
The Spa School is located in Columbus, OH (ZIP 43214).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is The Spa School public or private?
The Spa School is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does The Spa School cost?
Average net price after aid: $20,553.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $20,441 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,932 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,405 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,399 |
| $110,001+ | $24,856 |
How big is The Spa School?
Total enrollment: 111 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 217 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at The Spa School?
150%-time completion rate: 69.77%.
First-year retention: 88.5%.
What do graduates of The Spa School earn?
Median earnings: $25,324 six years after entry; $26,989 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,916.
48.53% of students receive Pell grants.
What is The Spa School known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Master Aesthetician/Esthetician (54 completions)
- Real Estate Development (28 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (9 completions)
- Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design (3 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is The Spa School a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 69.77%; median earnings $26,989 at 10 years; net price $20,553. 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 Spa School was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,553
2024 Value
In 2024 The Spa School had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,553.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$82,212 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,553 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 Spa School.
Financial Aid by Income Level
48.53% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
62.25% 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 Spa School 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 Spa School 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 | — | — | $16,240 |
| 2014 | — | — | $16,173 |
| 2015 | — | — | $17,287 |
| 2016 | — | — | $17,569 |
| 2017 | — | — | $17,533 |
| 2018 | — | — | $17,689 |
| 2019 | — | — | $18,325 |
| 2020 | — | — | $18,931 |
| 2021 | — | — | $18,798 |
| 2022 | — | — | $18,369 |
| 2023 | — | — | $18,676 |
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 Spa School reported total enrollment of about 111 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 0% male and 100% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (55.9%), Black or African American (27.9%), and Two or More Races (9.0%). About 48.53% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at The Spa School in 2024 is 111 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 217 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
88.5%
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 55.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
2.33% 100% Completion Time
69.77% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 2.33% of students graduating from The Spa School completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Master Aesthetician/Esthetician: 2% male / 98% female
- Real Estate Development: 4% male / 96% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 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 Spa School.
Return on Investment
$7,916 Median Student Debt
$26,989 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
29.33% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
228.29% Return on Investment
2.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for The Spa School.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Master Aesthetician/Esthetician: 54 completions
2. Real Estate Development: 28 completions
3. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 9 completions
4. Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design: 3 completions
Most popular programs at The Spa School.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for The Spa School graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for The Spa School from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,980
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 Spa School is a private for-profit institution located in Columbus, OH. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Master Aesthetician/Esthetician, Real Estate Development, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Enrollment is approximately 111 students. Student body composition includes White (55.9%), Black or African American (27.9%), Two or More Races (9.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 69.77%. Approximately 48.53% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Columbus, OH 43214
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
The Spa 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 The Spa School located?
The Spa School is located in Columbus, OH.
How much does The Spa School cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $20,553 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at The Spa School?
The Spa School reports undergraduate enrollment of about 217 students, White (55.9%), Black or African American (27.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend The Spa School?
About 46.4% of students at The Spa School are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of The Spa School earn?
Median earnings are $25,324 six years after entry and $26,989 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at The Spa School?
The 150%-time completion rate is 69.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do The Spa School students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,916.
Is The Spa School public or private?
The Spa School is a private for-profit institution located in Columbus, OH.
Is The Spa School an HBCU?
No. The Spa School is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is The Spa School a tribal college?
No. The Spa School is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is The Spa School a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, The Spa School does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.7%).
Is The Spa School religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for The Spa 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
- Ohio college costs
- Ohio colleges by ROI
- Ohio trade schools profile
- Columbus, Ohio city profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Ohio
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.