C
Average
Score: 48/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
32/100 · earnings-weighted

Old Town Barber College-Wichita

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Wichita, Kansas 67211
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: 57%
Outcomes
C+
56/100
Affordability
C
50/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
21/100

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

94
Total Enrollment
57%
Graduation Rate
76%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Old Town Barber College-Wichita, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$21,295
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$14,124
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$13,000
Median debt at graduation
46%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
75.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 61% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 10th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (KS wage index 0.93). 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 Old Town Barber College-Wichita

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$10,703$11,857-55%#1023 of 1025#1023$13,000

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 Old Town Barber College-Wichita Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $123,384
  • Avg rent near campus: $949/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 67214 (7.2% cap, Wichita)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

88%
Receive Any Aid
83%
Receive Pell Grants
64%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Barbering/Barber 44 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Old Town Barber College-Wichita's top programs commonly pursue.

Barbers
$39k/yr 76,000 jobs

Student Demographics

94
Total Students
23%
Women
57%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 18%
Hispanic 19%
Black 53%
Two or More 9%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 57%
25-64 (Adult) 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Old Town Barber College-Wichita?
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 Old Town Barber College-Wichita?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Old Town Barber College-Wichita?
The graduation rate at Old Town Barber College-Wichita is 57%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Old Town Barber College-Wichita a good school?
Old Town Barber College-Wichita has a Repit College Score of 48/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): 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 Old Town Barber College-Wichita?
Old Town Barber College-Wichita has a total enrollment of 94 students.

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