Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science

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2021 Average Net Price

$16,867

After Financial Aid

2021 Enrolled Students

98.5% Full-Time

About

Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science is a higher education institution located in Cole County, MO. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science were Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (16 degrees awarded) and General Cosmetology (13 degrees).

In 2021, 37 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science. 97.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 2.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (33 degrees), 33 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,867.

In 2021, 62% of undergraduate students attending Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$16,867

2021 Value

89.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,867. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science grew by 89.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

62% of undergraduate students at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 15.1% with respect to 2020, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 35 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science had a total enrollment of 68 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science is 67 students and the part-time enrollment is 1. This means that 98.5% of students enrolled at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science, both undergraduate and graduate, is 88.2% White, 4.41% Black or African American, and 2.94% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (85.1%), followed by Black or African American Female (4.48%) and Two or More Races Female (2.99%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68 students. The full-time enrollment at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science is 67 and the part-time enrollment is 1.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

92%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science was 92%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
60 enrolled students
Black or African American
3 enrolled students
Two or More Races
2 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science is 88.2% White, 4.41% Black or African American, and 2.94% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 35 more women than men received degrees from Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science is white (33 degrees awarded). There were 33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science is Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (16 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (13 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (37 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Chefs & head cooks

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science are Chefs & head cooks (8,549 people), Cooks (3,412 people), Morticians, undertakers, & funeral directors (2,945 people), Food service managers (2,679 people), and Firstline supervisors of food preparation & serving workers (1,125 people).

The most specialized majors at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science in 2021 are Personal & Culinary Services (37 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science are Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Industrial production managers, Management analysts, and Education administrators

The most specialized majors at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science are Personal & Culinary Services (37 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Restaurants & Food Services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science are Restaurants & Food Services (13,061 people), Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories (3,181 people), Traveler accommodation (1,866 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,721 people), and Construction (1,402 people).

The most specialized majors at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science are Personal & Culinary Services (37 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science.

Most Common (2021)

Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
16 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
13 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 16 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1 degrees were awarded to men at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science, which is 0.0278 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (36).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 1 degrees were awarded to men at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science in Barbering, which is 0.167 times less than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 16 degrees were awarded to women at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science in Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

72%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 17% of students graduating from Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 72% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 72% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
33 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science is white (33 degrees awarded). There were 33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1 degrees).

2.7% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
32 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
1 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science is white female (32 degrees awarded). There were 32 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (1 degrees).