D
Below Average
Score: 40/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
33/100 · earnings-weighted

Searcy Beauty College

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Searcy, Arkansas 72143
ℹ️
Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 38%
Outcomes
C
54/100
Affordability
C
47/100
Resources
D
35/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

87
Total Enrollment
38%
Graduation Rate
100%
Retention Rate
28.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Searcy Beauty College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$19,896
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$12,429
Median debt at graduation
55%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
73.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 62% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 14th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AR wage index 0.72). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Searcy Beauty College

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services$13,984$16,558-37%#1001 of 1025#924$12,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Searcy Beauty College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $223,111
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,025/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 72012 (4.7% cap, Beebe)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A N/A

Financial Aid

85%
Receive Any Aid
77%
Receive Pell Grants
69%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

87
Total Students
100%
Women
52%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 86%
Hispanic 3%
Black 8%
Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 52%
25-64 (Adult) 48%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Searcy Beauty College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Searcy Beauty College?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Searcy Beauty College?
The graduation rate at Searcy Beauty College is 38%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Searcy Beauty College a good school?
Searcy Beauty College has a Repit College Score of 40/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Searcy Beauty College?
Searcy Beauty College has a total enrollment of 87 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology