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Panache Academy of Beauty

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Students retention rate 93%
On-time graduation rate 20%

Located in Baraboo, Wisconsin, Panache Academy of Beauty 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 Panache Academy of Beauty 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.

Panache Academy of Beauty 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 8-to-1, Panache Academy of Beauty emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Panache Academy of Beauty is reported to be 20%, 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, Wisconsin state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 53% whereas the national average was 69%.

Panache Academy of Beauty boasts an impressive student retention rate of 93% , 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

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Panache Academy of Beauty are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Barbering/Barber, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, 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

Barbering/Barber

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

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 Panache Academy of Beauty was $14,664. 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

Panache Academy of Beauty net price calculator

$14,664

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

Wisconsin's average $12,926
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Panache Academy of Beauty 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 $14,664 $2,423 (20%) $14,099 $18,059 $16,205 $18,059 $18,059
2021 $12,241 $859 (8%) $12,122 $15,248 $15,248 $16,367
2020 $11,382 $156 (1%) $11,025 $13,490 $11,484 $14,148
2019 $11,226 $1,434 (15%) $11,403 $11,314 $13,359 $14,894
2018 $9,792 $2,285 (19%) $9,679 $9,714 $9,853 $12,538
2017 $12,077 $389 (3%) $12,634 $11,226 $16,384
2016 $12,466 $956 (8%) $12,057 $12,327 $13,348 $15,698 $15,698
2015 $11,510 $725 (7%) $10,654 $12,059 $14,295 $14,756
2014 $10,785 -- $11,003 $12,271

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Panache Academy of Beauty 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 Panache Academy of Beauty received on average $3,351 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.

$3,351
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 17 63% $3,351 $56,968
Other Federal Grant 17 63% $3,351 $56,968
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 17 63% $3,351 $56,968

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 70% of freshman students at Panache Academy of Beauty received $4,630 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,630
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 19 70% $4,630 $87,971
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 19 70% $4,630 $87,971

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 Panache Academy of Beauty sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 26

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 12 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Barbering/Barber

No graduate

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 0

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 35 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 7 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 27 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

77.1%

Dropout Rate

Out of 35 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 8 students dropped out of the school.

22.9%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Panache Academy of Beauty is greatly skewed towards women students, with 89.2% of undergraduate students being women and 10.8% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 65, with 58 women and 7 men.

  • men 10.8% 7 students
  • women 89.2% 58 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 34% 22 students
  • 30-34 17% 11 students
  • 18-19 14% 9 students
  • 20-21 12% 8 students
  • 40-49 9% 6 students
  • 35-39 8% 5 students
  • 22-24 6% 4 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Panache Academy of Beauty provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Panache Academy of Beauty offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational