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Academy of Hair Design-Jackson

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 80%
On-time graduation rate 14%

Located in Jackson, Mississippi, Academy of Hair Design-Jackson is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Academy of Hair Design-Jackson is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Academy of Hair Design-Jackson is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Academy of Hair Design-Jackson is reported to be 14%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Mississippi state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 47% whereas the national average was 69%.

Academy of Hair Design-Jackson boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Academy of Hair Design-Jackson are Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Academy of Hair Design-Jackson was $15,993. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Academy of Hair Design-Jackson net price calculator

$15,993

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Mississippi and nationwide.

Mississippi's average $13,768
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Academy of Hair Design-Jackson for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $15,993 $567 (3%) $16,959
2021 $16,560 $535 (3%) $16,560
2020 $17,095 $1,088 (6%) $17,095
2019 $18,183 $1,142 (7%) $18,183
2018 $17,041 $665 (4%) $17,041
2017 $16,376 $1,196 (8%) $16,376
2016 $15,180 $6,793 (81%) $15,180
2015 $8,387 $1,423 (20%) $8,387
2014 $6,964 -- $6,964

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Academy of Hair Design-Jackson during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 75 of freshman students at Academy of Hair Design-Jackson received on average $6,762 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,762
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 6 75% $6,345 $38,070
Other Federal Grant 6 75% $6,762 $40,570
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 6 75% $6,762 $40,570

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 88% of freshman students at Academy of Hair Design-Jackson received $6,405 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,405
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 7 88% $6,405 $44,833
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 7 88% $6,405 $44,833

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Academy of Hair Design-Jackson sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 31

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 31 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 7 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 4 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

57.1%

Dropout Rate

Out of 7 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 3 students dropped out of the school.

42.9%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Academy of Hair Design-Jackson is greatly skewed towards men students, with 78.9% of undergraduate students being men and 21.1% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 57, with 12 women and 45 men.

  • men 78.9% 45 students
  • women 21.1% 12 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 22-24 23% 13 students
  • 25-29 18% 10 students
  • 30-34 16% 9 students
  • 18-19 14% 8 students
  • 20-21 14% 8 students
  • 40-49 9% 5 students
  • 35-39 4% 2 students
  • 50-64 4% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Educational Offerings

Academy of Hair Design-Jackson offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational