Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia
Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Philadelphia, PA. It offers 2 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and the 2024 tuition and fees is $17,000. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist programs ($16,042). The length of the program is 1,250 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 9 months.
The following table shows the 2 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $17,000 | $2,750 | 1,250 Hours | 9 Months | $16,042 |
| 2 | Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | $7,500 | $499 | 600 Hours | 5 Months | $7,334 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 186 students attended Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 5 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 5 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 12 (full-time) and 5 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia is 39% and the retention rate is 50% at the school.
| Student Population | 186 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 39% |
| Number of Faculty | 10 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia is $17,000
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
73% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,463 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $17,000 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $2,750 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $9,819 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $8,712 |
| Average Financial Amount | $5,463 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia offers 2 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 75 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 71 |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 75 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 75 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 4 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 71 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 4 completers |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | ✕ | 4 |
| Total | 4 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 71 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 71 |
| Total | 71 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 186 students have enrolled into Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia. By gender, 9 male and 177 female students are attending the school.
There are 8 White (4.30%), 93 Black/African American (50.00%), 15 Hispanic (8.06%), 1 Asian (0.54%), and 84 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 186 | 9 | 177 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black/African American | 93 | 6 | 87 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Two More | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Un-Known | 63 | 3 | 60 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 1522 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
- 800-920-4593
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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