Vaughn Beauty College is a private for-profit trade school in Aberdeen, Mississippi, enrolling about 63 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 44.44% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include White (65.1%) and Black or African American (31.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $12,020 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 63 84.1% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 44.44%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 56.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 90

Vaughn Beauty College: what the data shows

Common questions about Vaughn Beauty College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Vaughn Beauty College?

Vaughn Beauty College is located in Aberdeen, MS (ZIP 39730-3238).

Is Vaughn Beauty College public or private?

Vaughn Beauty College is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Vaughn Beauty College cost?

Average net price after aid: $12,020.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$12,020

How big is Vaughn Beauty College?

Total enrollment: 63 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 90 students.

About 84% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Vaughn Beauty College?

150%-time completion rate: 44.44%.

First-year retention: 100.0%.

How much debt do students have?

39.78% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Vaughn Beauty College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Vaughn Beauty College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 44.44%; net price $12,020. 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 Vaughn Beauty College was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$12,020
2024 Value

In 2024 Vaughn Beauty College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,020.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$48,080 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$12,020 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 Vaughn Beauty College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

39.78% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

15.05% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Vaughn Beauty College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.

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 Vaughn Beauty College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20192023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2019$8,381
2020$12,612
2021$10,201
2022$19,917
2023$8,752

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

Vaughn Beauty College reported total enrollment of about 63 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 2% male and 98% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (65.1%), Black or African American (31.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (1.6%). About 39.78% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84.1% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Vaughn Beauty College in 2024 is 63 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 90 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

100.0%
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 65.1%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

0.00% 100% Completion Time

44.44% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Vaughn Beauty College 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
  • 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 Vaughn Beauty College.

Return on Investment

ROI data is not available for this institution.

Financial value analysis for Vaughn Beauty College.

Top Programs by Completions

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

1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 13 completions

2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 11 completions

3. Real Estate Development: 8 completions

Most popular programs at Vaughn Beauty College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Vaughn Beauty College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Vaughn Beauty College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,593

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Vaughn Beauty College is a private for-profit institution located in Aberdeen, MS. 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 63 students. Student body composition includes White (65.1%), Black or African American (31.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 44.44%. Approximately 39.78% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Aberdeen, MS 39730-3238

Region: Southeast

Insights and Analysis

Vaughn Beauty College 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 Vaughn Beauty College located?

Vaughn Beauty College is located in Aberdeen, MS.

How much does Vaughn Beauty College cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $12,020 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Vaughn Beauty College?

Vaughn Beauty College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 90 students, White (65.1%), Black or African American (31.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.

What is the graduation rate at Vaughn Beauty College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 44.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

Is Vaughn Beauty College public or private?

Vaughn Beauty College is a private for-profit institution located in Aberdeen, MS.

Is Vaughn Beauty College an HBCU?

No. Vaughn Beauty College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Vaughn Beauty College a tribal college?

No. Vaughn Beauty College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Vaughn Beauty College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Vaughn Beauty College does not meet that proxy (reported share 1.6%).

Is Vaughn Beauty College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Vaughn Beauty College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Mississippi trade schools profile
  • Southeast regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Mississippi
  • 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.