School Highlights
Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Niles serves 172 students (90% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
- Minority enrollment: 45%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Niles ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Niles
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
8 staff
24 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6
7
Student Body
The student population of Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Niles has grown by 44% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Niles diversity score of 0.54 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 16% over five years.
Total Enrollment
172 students
565 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
154 students
342 students
# Part-Time Students
18 students
270 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
172 students
565 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
154 students
342 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
18 students
356 students
% Hispanic
2%
6%
% Black
39%
16%
% White
55%
62%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
55%
59%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$14,800
$31,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,863
$14,600
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,750
$6,333
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
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