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Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
Students retention rate 62%
On-time graduation rate 2%

Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in North Carolina is 15-to-1, while the national average is 16-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro is reported to be 2%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro is 62% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in North Carolina is 80%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro are Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Program Length 6 months
Tuition and Fees $10,000
Books and Supplies $499
Total Cost $10,499

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro was $14,812. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro net price calculator

$14,812

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in North Carolina and nationwide.

North Carolina's average $12,201
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $14,812 $481 (3%) $14,923 $14,392 $18,198
2021 $15,293 $723 (5%) $15,212 $16,353 $19,982
2020 $14,570 $443 (3%) $14,530 $15,456 $14,345
2019 $15,013 $502 (3%) $15,046 $14,833 $14,633
2018 $14,511 $742 (5%) $14,373 $14,001 $18,141 $19,273
2017 $13,769 $593 (5%) $13,688 $14,259
2016 $13,176 $840 (6%) $12,394 $13,558 $13,558 $16,738 $17,738
2015 $14,016 $385 (3%) $13,951 $13,780 $15,136 $18,431
2014 $13,631 -- $13,726 $14,294 $18,437

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 73 of freshman students at Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro received on average $5,163 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,163
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 43 73% $5,059 $217,528
Other Federal Grant 43 73% $5,163 $222,028
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 43 73% $5,163 $222,028

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 59% of freshman students at Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro received $8,164 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,164
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 35 59% $8,164 $285,750
Private Loans 7 12% $2,082 $14,573
Total Loans 36 61% $8,342 $300,323

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 38

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 36 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 42 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 17 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

40.5%

Dropout Rate

Out of 42 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 25 students dropped out of the school.

59.5%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro is greatly skewed towards women students, with 91.2% of undergraduate students being women and 8.8% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 114, with 104 women and 10 men.

  • men 8.8% 10 students
  • women 91.2% 104 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 22-24 25% 28 students
  • 25-29 22% 25 students
  • 18-19 20% 23 students
  • 20-21 13% 15 students
  • 30-34 11% 13 students
  • 40-49 6% 7 students
  • 35-39 2% 2 students
  • 50-64 1% 1 students

Residency of Students

The following interactive map shows the residency of undergraduate students who enrolled at Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro in the 2022 academic year.

State name Students Count Percentage
North Carolina 44 100.00%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families