Penrose Academy

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2021 Average Net Price

$18,217

After Financial Aid

2021 Acceptance Rate

100%

35 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

364

100% Full-Time

About

Penrose Academy is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Penrose Academy were General Cosmetology (56 degrees awarded) and Hair Styling & Design (37 degrees).

In 2021, 289 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Penrose Academy. 99.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 0.692% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (121 degrees), 6.05 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (20 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,217.

In 2021, 34% of undergraduate students attending Penrose Academy received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$18,217

2021 Value

24.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Penrose Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,217. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Penrose Academy grew by 24.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Penrose Academy (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

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

34% of undergraduate students at Penrose Academy received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 2.86% with respect to 2020, when 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Penrose Academy (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 Penrose Academy was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 186 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.

Admissions

Penrose Academy received 35 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 289% annual growth. Out of those 35 applicants, 35 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

There were 364 students enrolled at Penrose Academy in 2021.

Penrose Academy has an overall enrollment yield of 100%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

Accepted Out of 35

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Penrose Academy was 100% (35 admissions from 35 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 88.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 289%, while admissions grew by 338%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Penrose Academy (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Penrose Academy had a total enrollment of 364 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Penrose Academy is 364 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Penrose Academy are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Penrose Academy, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50% White, 11.8% Hispanic or Latino, 10.4% Two or More Races, 3.02% Asian, 1.37% Black or African American, 0.824% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.275% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Penrose Academy in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (50%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (11.3%) and Two or More Races Female (10.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Penrose Academy in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 364 students. The full-time enrollment at Penrose Academy is 364 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Penrose Academy (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

83%

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 Penrose Academy was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Penrose Academy had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Penrose Academy (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
182 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
43 enrolled students
Two or More Races
38 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Penrose Academy is 50% White, 11.8% Hispanic or Latino, 10.4% Two or More Races, 3.02% Asian, 1.37% Black or African American, 0.824% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.275% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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, 285 more women than men received degrees from Penrose Academy. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Penrose Academy is white (121 degrees awarded). There were 6.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (20 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Penrose Academy is General Cosmetology (56 degrees awarded), followed by Hair Styling & Design (37 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Penrose Academy, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (289 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 Penrose Academy 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 Penrose Academy in 2021 are Personal & Culinary Services (289 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 Penrose Academy are Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Industrial production managers, Management analysts, and Education administrators

The most specialized majors at Penrose Academy are Personal & Culinary Services (289 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 Penrose Academy 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 Penrose Academy are Personal & Culinary Services (289 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 Penrose Academy.

Most Common (2021)

General Cosmetology
56 degrees awarded
Hair Styling & Design
37 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Penrose Academy was General Cosmetology with 56 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Penrose Academy according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

287

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 2 degrees were awarded to men at Penrose Academy, which is 0.00697 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (287).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Penrose Academy by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 2 degrees were awarded to men at Penrose Academy in General Cosmetology, which is 0.037 times less than the 54 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 196 degrees were awarded to women at Penrose Academy in Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

96%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 13% of students graduating from Penrose Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 96% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 96% 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
121 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
20 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Penrose Academy is white (121 degrees awarded). There were 6.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (20 degrees).

40.5% of degree recipients (117 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
121 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
20 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Penrose Academy is white female (121 degrees awarded). There were 6.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (20 degrees).