Below Average

Score: 39/100

Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102

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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 (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 34%

Outcomes

38/100

Affordability

44/100

Resources

50/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

13/100

Quick Stats

262

Total Enrollment

34%

Graduation Rate

52%

Retention Rate

19.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $387,567
Avg rent near campus: $2,077/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 19121 (6.6% cap, Philadelphia)

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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

67%

Receive Pell Grants

70%

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 91 grads/yr Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor 8 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia'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

Barbers

$39k/yr 76,000 jobs

Student Demographics

262

Total Students

94%

Women

64%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 3%

Hispanic 7%

Black 58%

Asian 1%

Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 64%

25-64 (Adult) 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia?

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-Center City Philadelphia?

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-Center City Philadelphia?

The graduation rate at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia is 34%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia a good school?

Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia has a Repit College Score of 39/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): 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 Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia?

Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia has a total enrollment of 262 students.

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