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Brittany Beauty Academy

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 11 to 1
Students retention rate 100%
On-time graduation rate 43%

Located in Brooklyn, New York, Brittany Beauty Academy 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 Brittany Beauty Academy 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.

Brittany Beauty Academy 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Brittany Beauty Academy emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Brittany Beauty Academy is reported to be 43%, 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, New York state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 58% whereas the national average was 69%.

Brittany Beauty Academy boasts an impressive student retention rate of 100% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 76%, respectively.


  • 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 Brittany Beauty Academy are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other. 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/Cosmetologist, General

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other

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 Brittany Beauty Academy was $23,521. 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

Brittany Beauty Academy net price calculator

$23,521

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

New York's average $12,043
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Brittany Beauty Academy 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 $23,521 $1,583 (6%) $22,802 $22,198
2021 $25,104 $5,158 (26%) $23,621 $26,588 $27,760
2020 $19,946 $1,319 (6%) $19,681 $24,235
2019 $21,265 $2,160 (9%) $20,758
2018 $23,425 $8,799 (60%) $24,234 $16,952
2017 $14,626 $2,197 (13%) $14,957 $16,084
2016 $16,823 $2,337 (12%) $16,823
2015 $19,160 $1,739 (10%) $19,348 $22,785
2014 $17,421 -- $18,841 $17,709 $18,784

How does Brittany Beauty Academy's $23,521 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for New York colleges, that number is $12,043. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Aveda Institute-Maryland logo Aveda Institute-Maryland
Bel Air MD
Private $18,005 23% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Brittany Beauty Academy 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, 93 of freshman students at Brittany Beauty Academy received on average $5,948 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.

$5,948
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 14 93% $5,248 $73,475
Other Federal Grant 14 93% $5,306 $74,285
State Grant/Scholarships 1 7% $8,659 $8,659
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 6 40% $55 $330
Total Grant & Scholarships 14 93% $5,948 $83,274

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 67% of freshman students at Brittany Beauty Academy received $6,850 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,850
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 10 67% $6,850 $68,498
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 10 67% $6,850 $68,498

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 Brittany Beauty Academy sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 116

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 62 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 32 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 22 students

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 7 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 3 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 5 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

71.4%

Dropout Rate

Out of 7 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students dropped out of the school.

28.6%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Brittany Beauty Academy is greatly skewed towards women students, with 98.1% of undergraduate students being women and 1.9% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 154, with 151 women and 3 men.

  • men 1.9% 3 students
  • women 98.1% 151 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 25% 38 students
  • 30-34 19% 29 students
  • 22-24 16% 24 students
  • 20-21 15% 23 students
  • 35-39 9% 14 students
  • 18-19 8% 13 students
  • 40-49 5% 8 students
  • 50-64 2% 3 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Brittany Beauty Academy provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates

Educational Offerings

Brittany Beauty Academy 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

  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)