Beauty Academy of South Florida
Beauty Academy of South Florida is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Hialeah Gardens, FL. It offers 8 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (9/15/2008 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Beauty Academy of South Florida is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and the 2025 tuition and fees is $19,500. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist programs ($16,042). The length of the program is 1,200 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 12 months.
The following table shows the 5 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Beauty Academy of South Florida.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $19,500 | $1,470 | 1,200 Hours | 12 Months | $16,042 |
| 2 | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other) | $10,800 | $1,170 | 600 Hours | 6 Months | $10,039 |
| 3 | Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | $5,000 | $970 | 260 Hours | 3 Months | $6,435 |
| 4 | Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | $4,000 | $970 | 240 Hours | 3 Months | $5,356 |
| 5 | Barbering/Barber | $19,500 | $1,470 | 1,200 Hours | 12 Months | $14,546 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 544 students attended Beauty Academy of South Florida in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 9 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 4 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 35 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 19 (full-time) and 4 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Beauty Academy of South Florida is 72% and the retention rate is 94% at the school.
| Student Population | 544 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 72% |
| Number of Faculty | 13 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 35 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Beauty Academy of South Florida is $19,500
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
63% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,088 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $19,500 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,470 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $30,084 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $15,204 |
| Average Financial Amount | $6,088 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Beauty Academy of South Florida offers 8 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 218 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 2 | 0 | 57 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 3 | 0 | 89 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 3 | 0 | 72 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 218 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Beauty Academy of South Florida are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 218 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 57 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 89 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 72 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 57 completers |
| Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | ✕ | 39 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | ✕ | 18 |
| Total | 57 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 89 completers |
| Make-Up Artist/Specialist | ✕ | 0 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | ✕ | 16 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other) | ✕ | 73 |
| Total | 89 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 72 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 51 |
| Barbering/Barber | ✕ | 10 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other) | ✕ | 11 |
| Total | 72 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 544 students have enrolled into Beauty Academy of South Florida. By gender, 30 male and 514 female students are attending the school.
There are 2 White (0.37%), 10 Black/African American (1.84%), 531 Hispanic (97.61%), 1 Asian (0.18%), and 531 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 544 | 30 | 514 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black/African American | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 531 | 30 | 501 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Two More | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 9800 NW 77 Avenue, Hialeah Gardens, FL
- 305-817-3577
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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