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NAICS 611511: Cosmetology and barber schools

NAICS 611511 is the industry code for cosmetology and barber schools. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Lenders price it on the business's own numbers rather than an industry program.

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What 611511 covers

Cosmetology and barber schools train students in hair styling, barbering, esthetics, nail technology and makeup to prepare for state licensing exams.

Included in this code

  • Cosmetology schools
  • Barber schools
  • Esthetics schools
  • Nail technician schools
  • Makeup artistry schools

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Businesses that use 611511

Cosmetology academyBarber collegeEsthetics school

Financing for this trade

Beauty schools finance stations, chairs and buildouts with equipment and SBA 7(a) loans and use lines of credit to bridge financial aid timing. Lenders look at state licensing, accreditation, pass rates and enrollment.

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Is 611511 the right code for a cosmetology or barber school?

Yes, if you train students for cosmetology, barber, esthetics or nail licenses. Salons that also train apprentices but earn most revenue from services use 812112 or 812111. Accredited beauty schools receiving federal aid also use 611511. Esthetics, nail technician and makeup artistry schools fit here too, as long as training is the main business.

What is the SBA size standard for 611511?

SBA sets the size standard for 611511 at $13 million in average annual receipts, averaged over the last five completed fiscal years and counting affiliates. Cosmetology and barber schools at or under that figure qualify as small businesses for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans and for federal small business set asides. Most independent cosmetology and barber schools fall well inside the limit, so size is rarely what decides an SBA application.

How do cosmetology schools finance buildouts?

Schools usually fund salon floor buildouts, stations and dryers with SBA 7(a) loans or equipment loans, and keep a line of credit for the gap before tuition and aid arrive. Lenders look at accreditation, licensing exam pass rates, enrollment and cash reserves.

What does NAICS 611511 cover?

Cosmetology and barber schools. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 61 Educational services, 611 Educational services, 6115 Technical and trade schools, 61151 Technical and trade schools.

What financing do NAICS 611511 businesses use?

Term loans, lines of credit, SBA loans and working capital are the usual products. Start an application and the AI matches the deal to lenders that fund this code.

Where do I put NAICS 611511?

On the SBA loan application, on federal Schedule C or Form 1120, on SAM.gov and state registrations, and on most lender applications. A business can report more than one code; use this one if it describes what produces most of your revenue.