Trend Setters School is a private for-profit trade school in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, enrolling about 65 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 73.61% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $23,185 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $16,521 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 65 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 73.61%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 8.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 74

Trend Setters School: what the data shows

Common questions about Trend Setters School, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Trend Setters School?

Trend Setters School is located in Cape Girardeau, MO (ZIP 63703-7607).

NCES locale classification: Town.

Is Trend Setters School public or private?

Trend Setters School is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Trend Setters School cost?

Average net price after aid: $16,521.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$16,521

How big is Trend Setters School?

Total enrollment: 65 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 74 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Trend Setters School?

150%-time completion rate: 73.61%.

First-year retention: 61.3%.

What do graduates of Trend Setters School earn?

Median earnings: $19,844 six years after entry; $23,185 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,667.

71.57% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Trend Setters School known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Trend Setters School a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 73.61%; median earnings $23,185 at 10 years; net price $16,521. 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 Trend Setters School was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$16,521
2024 Value

In 2024 Trend Setters School had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,521.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$66,084 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$16,521 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 Trend Setters School.

Financial Aid by Income Level

71.57% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

71.57% 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 Trend Setters 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 Trend Setters School in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$8,567
2014$11,880
2019$10,412
2020$9,179
2021$8,106
2022$10,362
2023$9,460

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

Trend Setters School reported total enrollment of about 65 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 23% male and 77% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (56.9%), Black or African American (38.5%), and Asian (3.1%). About 71.57% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Trend Setters School in 2024 is 65 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 74 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

61.3%
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 56.9%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

23.61% 100% Completion Time

73.61% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 23.61% of students graduating from Trend Setters School completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Barbering/Barber: 73% male / 27% female
  • 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 Trend Setters School.

Return on Investment

$10,667 Median Student Debt

$23,185 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

46.01% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

250.84% Return on Investment

4.6 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Trend Setters School.

Top Programs by Completions

3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Barbering/Barber: 22 completions

2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 15 completions

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

Most popular programs at Trend Setters School.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Trend Setters School graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Trend Setters School from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,954

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Trend Setters School is a private for-profit institution located in Cape Girardeau, MO. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Barbering/Barber, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. Enrollment is approximately 65 students. Student body composition includes White (56.9%), Black or African American (38.5%), Asian (3.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 73.61%. Approximately 71.57% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Cape Girardeau, MO 63703-7607

Region: Plains

Insights and Analysis

Trend Setters 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 Trend Setters School located?

Trend Setters School is located in Cape Girardeau, MO.

How much does Trend Setters School cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $16,521 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Trend Setters School?

Trend Setters School reports undergraduate enrollment of about 74 students, White (56.9%), Black or African American (38.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.

What do graduates of Trend Setters School earn?

Median earnings are $19,844 six years after entry and $23,185 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Trend Setters School?

The 150%-time completion rate is 73.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Trend Setters School students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,667.

Is Trend Setters School public or private?

Trend Setters School is a private for-profit institution located in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Is Trend Setters School an HBCU?

No. Trend Setters School is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Trend Setters School a tribal college?

No. Trend Setters School is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Trend Setters School a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Trend Setters School does not meet that proxy (reported share 1.5%).

Is Trend Setters School religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Trend Setters School in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Missouri trade schools profile
  • Cape Girardeau, Missouri city profile
  • Plains regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Missouri
  • 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.