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Lu Ross Academy
Ventura, California · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 470 East Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001 · Phone: 8056435690114 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — May 2024 · Probation · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; May 2026 · Accreditation Reaffirmed: Probation Removed. 2 sanction actions in the window.
Lu Ross Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Ventura, California, offering esthetician, cosmetology, and barber programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Lu Ross Academy has a 65.4% completion rate, near the California state average of 64.2%, with median graduate debt of $6,333 and median earnings of $23,148 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Lu Ross Academy is $24,647, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and about 49.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $34,650 | $38,770 | $54,110 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $35,360 | $38,660 | $49,030 |
| Barbers | $35,900 | $38,380 | $44,790 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $34,840 | $36,630 | $39,590 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 114 | $17,868 | $16,857 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 59 | $17,868 | $16,857 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 49 | $17,868 | $16,857 | $6,333 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 20 | $17,868 | $16,857 | $6,333 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Lu Ross Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Ventura, California, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. Because it is accredited and participates in Title IV funding, students here can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus awards programs primarily in esthetician, cosmetology, and barber training, drawing most of its 229 undergraduates into these hands-on beauty and personal-care trades.
Federal data show a completion rate of 65.4%, close to the California state average of 64.2% for similar programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $23,148. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $24,647, and about 49.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income enrollment.
This school suits students pursuing short, focused certificate-style training in esthetics, cosmetology, or barbering rather than multi-year associate degrees, which may appeal to career changers seeking a faster path into a licensed trade. Specific program lengths and schedules are not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should contact the school directly. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences directly or review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for Lu Ross Academy.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Lu Ross Academy offers esthetician, cosmetology, barber, and nail technology programs, with esthetician and cosmetology being the largest by enrollment.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), and its status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students may use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 65.4%, which is near the California state average of 64.2% for comparable programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, according to federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $23,148.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $24,647.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Lu Ross Academy is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and institutional funding sources compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at the number or website listed for current program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through NACCAS and review official outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on shorter, trade-specific programs like cosmetology and barbering may suit adults seeking a faster route into a licensed trade, though exact program lengths are not reported in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing requirements are not reported in federal data; prospective students should confirm state licensing requirements for esthetics, cosmetology, or barbering directly with the school.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Lu Ross Academy by phone at 805-643-5690 or through its website at https://www.lurossacademy.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; the College Scorecard link provided can be used to look up and compare similar institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.