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Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 23 to 1
Students retention rate 100%
On-time graduation rate 5%

Located in Oswego, Illinois, Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology 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 Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology 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.

Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology 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 Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology is reported to be 5%, 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, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 69%.

Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology boasts an impressive student retention rate of 100% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% 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 Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, 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.

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

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 Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology was $19,071. 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

Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology net price calculator

$19,071

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

Illinois's average $13,084
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology 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 $19,071 $561 (3%) $18,098 $19,216 $22,064 $22,064
2021 $19,632 $318 (2%) $18,424 $22,398 $20,670
2020 $19,950 $2,355 (13%) $18,242 $16,873 $19,721 $23,418 $23,418
2019 $17,595 $443 (3%) $17,278 $17,834
2018 $17,152 $1,526 (8%) $14,524 $18,550 $16,038
2017 $18,678 $1,647 (8%) $17,103 $19,465
2016 $20,325 $703 (4%) $21,886 $20,454
2015 $19,622 $2,694 (12%) $18,825 $22,176
2014 $22,316 -- $20,139 $22,163

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology 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, 40 of freshman students at Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology received on average $4,678 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.

$4,678
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 4 40% $4,678 $18,711
Other Federal Grant 4 40% $4,678 $18,711
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 4 40% $4,678 $18,711

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 90% of freshman students at Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology received $8,398 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,398
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 9 90% $8,398 $75,584
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 9 90% $8,398 $75,584

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.

$20,262
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 35

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 21 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 13 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 19 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 9 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

47.4%

Dropout Rate

Out of 19 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 9 students dropped out of the school.

47.4%

Still Enrolled

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

5.3%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology is greatly skewed towards women students, with 99.1% of undergraduate students being women and 0.9% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 114, with 113 women and 1 men.

  • men 0.9% 1 students
  • women 99.1% 113 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 29% 32 students
  • 20-21 22% 25 students
  • 25-29 14% 16 students
  • 22-24 12% 13 students
  • 35-39 9% 10 students
  • 30-34 4% 5 students
  • 40-49 2% 2 students
  • 50-64 2% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational