Paramount Beauty Academy

1745 11th St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

Paramount Beauty Academy serves 51 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 38%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 51 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 1%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Paramount Beauty Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Programs offered
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Paramount Beauty Academy
(OH) Community College Avg.
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1945
Total Faculty
3 staff
24 staff
Number of Programs Offered
8
7

Student Body

The student population of Paramount Beauty Academy has declined by 56% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Paramount Beauty Academy diversity score of 0.02 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has declined by 66% over five years.
Total Enrollment
51 students
612 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
51 students
342 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
51 students
565 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
51 students
342 students
% Black
1%
16%
% White
99%
62%
Diversity Score
0.02
0.58
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
73%
56%

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,250
$14,600
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$6,333
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 05/10/2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paramount Beauty Academy's ranking?
Paramount Beauty Academy ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Percent of students receiving financial aid, Most Programs Offered and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 51 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 1%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Ohio public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,027 per year for in-state students and $10,828 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,751 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Ohio is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Ohio community colleges have a diversity score of 0.58, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Ohio is Meryma'at Barber College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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