The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact Empire Beauty School - Lowell directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Personal and Culinary Services

	Certificate
Cosmetology Degree	116
Esthetician Degree	-

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Admissions

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The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Summary

The Empire Beauty School - Lowell admissions office phone number is (978) 459-9959. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

Admissions Links

Admissions: www.empire.edu

Application Fees

Undergraduate Application Fee: $100.00

College Credits Accepted

None Available

Considerations for Admission

Open Admission Policy

- Accepts Any Student Who Applies

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

Total Student Enrollment: 115

- Undergraduate: 115

Student Gender

Total Student Gender

- Male: 7

- Female: 106

- Ratio of Men to Women: 0.07 : 1

Undergraduate Gender

- Male: 7

- Female: 106

- Ratio of Men to Women: 0.07 : 1

Student Attendance

Total Student Attendance

- Full-Time: 75

- Part-Time: 38

Undergraduate Attendance

- Full-Time: 75

- Part-Time: 38

Student Race Breakdown

	Number	Percent
Non-Resident Alien	-	-
American Indian	1	0.9%
Black	4	3%
Asian	12	10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	-	-
Hispanic	29	25%
White	69	60%
Unknown	-	-

Student Age Breakdown

	Number	Percent
Age Under 18	2	2%
Ages 18-19	20	18%
Ages 20-21	17	15%
Ages 22-24	25	22%
Ages 25-29	26	23%
Ages 30-34	13	12%
Ages 35-39	6	5%
Ages 40-49	3	3%
Age Unknown	1	0.9%

Graduation Rates

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The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Overall Graduation Rate

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

Full-Time Students: 95%
Part-Time Students: 75%

Tuition & Fees

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The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees for the Largest Programs Offered

The table below details the programs offered with the highest student enrollment. The details include tuition, fees, contact/credit hours, and the average time it takes for students to complete each program.

	Tuition and Fees	Avg Program Completion
Cosmetology 1,000 Contact Hours	$12,000	7 Months

Net Price Calculator

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending Empire Beauty School - Lowell, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://www.empire.edu

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

	2010-11	2009-10	2008-09
Average Net Price	$13,315	$15,799	$16,217
$0 - $30,000	$12,602	$15,096	$15,754
$30,000 - $48,000	$12,530	$16,400	$17,173
$48,001 - $75,000	$16,896	$19,437	$18,236
$75,001 - $110,000	$17,290	$18,326	$18,027
More Than $110,000	$17,290	$19,896	$18,413

Breakdown of Expenses: Cosmetology

The tables represent a breakdown of the tuition, fees, housing, and other expenses for students enrolled in the Cosmetology program at Empire Beauty School - Lowell over the past several years.

	2011-12	2010-11	2009-10
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
Tuition and Fees	$10,500	$10,500	$10,500
Books and Supplies	$1,500	$1,500	$1,500

	2011-12	2010-11	2009-10
Off Campus Housing Expenses
Room and Board	$4,517	$4,676	$7,431
Other Expenses	$5,097	$5,068	$7,134
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses	$5,097	$5,068	$4,778

	2011-12	2010-11	2009-10
Total Expenses
Off Campus	$21,614	$21,744	$26,565
Off Campus with Family	$17,097	$17,068	$16,778

Financial Aid

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The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

% Receiving Any Financial Aid
98%
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Avg. Grant or Scholarship Amount
$4,358/yr
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Avg. Student Loan Amount
$7,362/yr
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Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The Empire Beauty School - Lowell financial aid office phone number is (978) 459-9959. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Office Webpage

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

	# Receiving Aid	% Receiving Aid	Average Amount
Any Financial Aid	56	98%	-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid	45	79%	$4,358
All Federal Grants	44	77%	$4,429
Pell Grants	44	77%	$4,347
Other Federal Grants	18	32%	$200
Institutional Grants & Scholarships	12	21%	$104
All Student Loans	53	93%	$7,362
Federal Student Loans	53	93%	$7,362

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

	2009	2008	2007
Default Rate (%)	11.6%	14.4%	14.2%
Number in Default	16	28	19
Number in Repayment	137	194	133

Crime & Safety

Arrests Made Per Year

This table reports the number of arrests made per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

	2010-11	2009-10	2008-09
Nearby Public Area
Drug Related	-	1	-
Liquor Related	-	1	-

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

	2010-11	2009-10	2008-09
Nearby Public Area
Robbery	-	1	1
Aggravated Assault	-	1	1

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

	Total	Full-Time	Part-Time
Total Employees	12	9	3
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service	8	6	2
Primarily Instruction	8	6	2
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial	1	1	-
Other Professionals	1	1	-
Technical and/or Paraprofessional	2	1	1
Clerical And Secretarial	2	1	1

Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.