Academy of Hair Design-Las Vegas campus
Academy of Hair Design-Las Vegas logo

Academy of Hair Design-Las Vegas

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Students retention rate 82%
On-time graduation rate 50%

Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, Academy of Hair Design-Las Vegas 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-Las Vegas 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-Las Vegas 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Academy of Hair Design-Las Vegas emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Academy of Hair Design-Las Vegas is reported to be 50%, 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, Nevada state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 36% whereas the national average was 69%.

Academy of Hair Design-Las Vegas boasts an impressive student retention rate of 82% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 77% 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-Las Vegas are Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

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-Las Vegas was $18,227. 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-Las Vegas net price calculator

$18,227

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

Nevada's average $12,204
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Academy of Hair Design-Las Vegas 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 $18,227 $2,184 (14%) $18,634 $21,905
2021 $16,043 $22 $16,717 $21,005
2020 $16,065 $3,198 (25%) $16,692
2019 $12,867 $2,927 (19%) $14,794
2018 $15,794 $3,574 (29%) $16,757
2017 $12,220 $2,514 (17%) $14,489
2016 $14,734 $375 (3%) $15,549
2015 $14,359 $810 (6%) $15,109
2014 $13,549 -- $13,717 $16,880

How does Academy of Hair Design-Las Vegas's $18,227 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Nevada colleges, that number is $12,204. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Paul Mitchell the School-Birmingham logo Paul Mitchell the School-Birmingham
Hoover AL
Private $11,969 34% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Academy of Hair Design-Las Vegas 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, 63 of freshman students at Academy of Hair Design-Las Vegas received on average $3,843 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.

$3,843
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 147 63% $3,843 $564,909
Other Federal Grant 147 63% $3,843 $564,909
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 147 63% $3,843 $564,909

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 76% of freshman students at Academy of Hair Design-Las Vegas received $6,066 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,066
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 179 76% $6,066 $1,085,846
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 179 76% $6,066 $1,085,846

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.

NO DATA
NO DATA
NO DATA
NO DATA

Academic Programs

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

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 179

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 72 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 52 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 36 students

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

Undergraduate Certificate 19 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 227 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 113 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 136 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

59.9%

Dropout Rate

Out of 227 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 90 students dropped out of the school.

39.6%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 1 students are still enrolled in the school.

0.4%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Academy of Hair Design-Las Vegas is greatly skewed towards women students, with 95.8% of undergraduate students being women and 4.2% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 215, with 206 women and 9 men.

  • men 4.2% 9 students
  • women 95.8% 206 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 23% 50 students
  • 18-19 19% 41 students
  • 20-21 16% 34 students
  • 22-24 15% 33 students
  • 30-34 13% 28 students
  • 35-39 7% 14 students
  • 40-49 4% 8 students
  • 50-64 0% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Academy of Hair Design-Las Vegas provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

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

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training