Tuition at Appalachian Beauty School rose by 3.7% during the 2022-23 school year, according to recently released information, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the private for-profit institution paid $10,915 this year, which is $390 higher than the $10,525 tuition charged in the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 37% of the school’s undergraduate students are residents of Kentucky, while the remaining 63% come from other states.
Data indicates that 76% of full-time undergraduates who began studies at Appalachian Beauty School in 2022-23 received some form of student financial aid. In total, 13 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $58,506.
Across all undergraduate students, 50 individuals received grants or scholarships, with the total amount awarded reaching $268,569.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 13 | 76% | $58,506 | $4,500 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 13 | 76% | $58,506 | $4,500 |
| Federal student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Total student aid | 13 | 76% | $58,506 | $4,500 |
