Gould's Academy
- Graduation Rate
- 82% A-
- Most students who enroll finish their degree here
- Net Price
- $11,001 B
- 36% less than the typical college
- Enrollment
- 148
Bottom line: A B- overall grade — strong outcomes across the board.
What The Data Says
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A B- overall — outcomes above the typical U.S. college.
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A 82% graduation rate — 44% above the national average.
Why Gould's Academy Matters
Gould's Academy is a private for-profit college in Memphis, TN and its outcomes are not an accident. They are driven by low net price paired with solid completion. The result: measurable returns for the students it serves.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private for-profit College
- Enrollment
- 148
- Setting
- Urban
- Primary Strengths
- Culinary & Personal Services
Why students choose Gould's Academy
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
This school does not report a competitive admit rate — most qualified applicants are admitted.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $11,001 a year after grants and scholarships — 36% below the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduate earnings aren't reported for this school yet.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Gould's Academy is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Gould's Academy? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Memphis, Tennessee, Gould's Academy enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 82%.
- Retention Rate
- 88%
- Diversity Index
- 0.53
- First-Gen Students
- 40%
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Gould's Academy? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Gould's Academy, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $11,001. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $10,887 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $7,767 in federal student loans.
- Avg Net Price
- $11,001
- Median Debt
- $7,767
- Pell Grant Rate
- 58%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 56%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $10,887
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $11,689
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Gould's Academy Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
- 6 Years After Entry
- $21,247
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (11)
- 37%
- 100% (11)
- 37%
- 100% (11)
- 37%
- 100% (11)
- 37%
How Gould's Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Gould's Academy awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Culinary & Personal Services 100% $21,860 early-career
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Gould's Academy's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Gould's Academy? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Memphis, Tennessee, Gould's Academy enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 82%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Gould's Academy? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Gould's Academy, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $11,001. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $10,887 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $7,767 in federal student loans.
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