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Academy of Hair Design-Springfield

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 75%
On-time graduation rate 9%

Located in Springfield, Missouri, Academy of Hair Design-Springfield 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-Springfield 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-Springfield 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-Springfield is reported to be 9%, 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, Missouri state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 69%.

Academy of Hair Design-Springfield boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 72% and 76%, respectively.


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

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Academy of Hair Design-Springfield are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Barbering/Barber. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Barbering/Barber

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-Springfield was $15,700. 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-Springfield net price calculator

$15,700

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

Missouri's average $13,174
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Academy of Hair Design-Springfield 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 $15,700 $1,782 (13%) $16,432 $17,062 $18,408 $19,163
2021 $13,918 $1,974 (12%) $14,974 $15,138 $16,263 $18,643 $18,643
2020 $15,892 $5,165 (48%) $17,130 $16,762 $17,826
2019 $10,727 $2,266 (17%) $10,923 $12,025 $14,319 $13,021 $14,566
2018 $12,993 $2,278 (21%) $12,770 $11,901 $16,340 $13,682
2017 $10,715 $3,476 (24%) $10,846 $16,695 $7,841 $15,616
2016 $14,191 $4,570 (48%) $13,759 $15,458 $17,213 $12,611 $12,361
2015 $9,621 $1,019 (10%) $8,928 $12,227 $12,503 $14,258
2014 $10,640 -- $11,579

How does Academy of Hair Design-Springfield's $15,700 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Missouri colleges, that number is $13,174. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Lynnes Welding Training logo Lynnes Welding Training
Fargo ND
Private $10,330 34% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Academy of Hair Design-Springfield 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, 53 of freshman students at Academy of Hair Design-Springfield received on average $3,899 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.

$3,899
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 165 53% $3,899 $643,390
Other Federal Grant 165 53% $3,899 $643,390
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 165 53% $3,899 $643,390

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 70% of freshman students at Academy of Hair Design-Springfield received $5,551 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,551
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 220 70% $5,551 $1,221,143
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 220 70% $5,551 $1,221,143

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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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$10,901
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

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

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 194

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 79 students

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 65 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 35 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 15 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 136 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 12 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 91 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

66.9%

Dropout Rate

Out of 136 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 45 students dropped out of the school.

33.1%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

High

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Academy of Hair Design-Springfield is largely skewed towards women students, with 60.0% of undergraduate students being women and 40.0% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 285, with 171 women and 114 men.

  • men 40.0% 114 students
  • women 60.0% 171 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 24% 66 students
  • 20-21 22% 61 students
  • 22-24 20% 55 students
  • 18-19 11% 32 students
  • 30-34 11% 31 students
  • 35-39 7% 19 students
  • 40-49 4% 11 students
  • 50-64 2% 5 students

Miscellaneous

Educational Offerings

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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes