C
Average
Score: 49/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
45/100 · earnings-weighted

Cheeks Beauty Academy

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001
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: 71%
Outcomes
C+
61/100
Affordability
C
46/100
Resources
C+
55/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
29/100

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

38
Total Enrollment
71%
Graduation Rate
69%
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$25,459
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$22,467
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$7,000
Median debt at graduation
71.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
64.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 27% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 28th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WY wage index 0.92). 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 Cheeks Beauty Academy

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$20,746$30,258+15%#252 of 1025#211$6,799

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 Cheeks Beauty Academy Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $352,186
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,410/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 82007 (3.8% cap, Cheyenne)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

83%
Receive Any Aid
76%
Receive Pell Grants
71%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

38
Total Students
89%
Women
68%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 55%
Hispanic 42%
Black 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 68%
25-64 (Adult) 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Cheeks Beauty Academy?
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 Cheeks Beauty Academy?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Cheeks Beauty Academy?
The graduation rate at Cheeks Beauty Academy is 71%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Cheeks Beauty Academy a good school?
Cheeks Beauty Academy has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (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 Cheeks Beauty Academy?
Cheeks Beauty Academy has a total enrollment of 38 students.

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