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Gerbers Akron Beauty School

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 29%
On-time graduation rate 59%

Located in Akron, Ohio, Gerbers Akron Beauty School is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Gerbers Akron Beauty School 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.

Gerbers Akron Beauty School 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 retention rate of students at Gerbers Akron Beauty School is 29% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Ohio is 62%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Gerbers Akron Beauty School 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 Gerbers Akron Beauty School are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

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 Gerbers Akron Beauty School was $7,707. 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

Gerbers Akron Beauty School net price calculator

$7,707

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

Ohio's average $12,095
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Gerbers Akron Beauty School 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 $7,707 $1,486 (16%) $7,598 $9,774
2021 $9,193 $389 (4%) $9,538 $7,210
2020 $8,804 $13 $8,656 $9,396 $9,396
2019 $8,817 $509 (6%) $9,217 $7,486 $6,608
2018 $8,308 $140 (2%) $8,636 $10,104 $7,159
2017 $8,168 $37 $8,262 $6,289
2016 $8,131 $143 (2%) $8,131
2015 $7,988 $2,289 (40%) $7,994 $7,800
2014 $5,699 -- $6,714 $5,901 $7,988

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Gerbers Akron Beauty School 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, 100 of freshman students at Gerbers Akron Beauty School received on average $4,864 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.

$4,864
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 20 100% $4,864 $97,280
Other Federal Grant 20 100% $4,864 $97,280
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 20 100% $4,864 $97,280

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 20% of freshman students at Gerbers Akron Beauty School received $1,732 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$1,732
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 4 20% $1,732 $6,928
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 4 20% $1,732 $6,928

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 Gerbers Akron Beauty School sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 79

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 57 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 12 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 10 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 22 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 13 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 16 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

72.7%

Dropout Rate

Out of 22 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 3 students dropped out of the school.

13.6%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 3 students are still enrolled in the school.

13.6%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Gerbers Akron Beauty School is greatly skewed towards women students, with 97.5% of undergraduate students being women and 2.5% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 40, with 39 women and 1 men.

  • men 2.5% 1 students
  • women 97.5% 39 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 22-24 30% 10 students
  • 20-21 24% 8 students
  • 25-29 15% 5 students
  • 30-34 15% 5 students
  • 35-39 9% 3 students
  • 18-19 6% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Gerbers Akron Beauty School provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Gerbers Akron Beauty School offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational