C+

Above Average

Score: 54/100

Empire Beauty School-Peekskill

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Peekskill, New York 10566

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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 (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 87%

Outcomes

73/100

Affordability

39/100

Resources

66/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

33/100

Quick Stats

Total Enrollment

87%

Graduation Rate

80%

Retention Rate

9.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Empire Beauty School-Peekskill Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $526,781
Avg rent near campus: $3,191/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 10537 (5.7% cap, Lake Peekskill)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

70%

Receive Any Aid

44%

Receive Pell Grants

67%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 30 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Empire Beauty School-Peekskill's top programs commonly pursue.

Makeup artists, theatrical and performance

$50k/yr 7,000 jobs

Skincare specialists

$42k/yr 97,400 jobs

Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

$35k/yr 575,200 jobs

Manicurists and pedicurists

$35k/yr 210,100 jobs

Shampooers

$31k/yr 18,500 jobs

Student Demographics

Total Students

95%

Women

74%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 26%

Hispanic 45%

Black 10%

Two or More 7%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 74%

25-64 (Adult) 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Empire Beauty School-Peekskill?

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 Empire Beauty School-Peekskill?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Empire Beauty School-Peekskill?

The graduation rate at Empire Beauty School-Peekskill is 87%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.

Is Empire Beauty School-Peekskill a good school?

Empire Beauty School-Peekskill has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Empire Beauty School-Peekskill?

Empire Beauty School-Peekskill has a total enrollment of 42 students. Most students (74%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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