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Pro Way Hair School

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 10 to 1
Students retention rate 82%
On-time graduation rate 22%

Located in Stone Mountain, Georgia, Pro Way Hair School 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 Pro Way Hair School 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.

Pro Way Hair School is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 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, Pro Way Hair School emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Pro Way Hair School is reported to be 22%, 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, Georgia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 38% whereas the national average was 69%.

Pro Way Hair School 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 67% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Pro Way Hair School are 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.

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 Pro Way Hair School was $11,349. 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

Pro Way Hair School net price calculator

$11,349

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

Georgia's average $12,251
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Pro Way Hair School 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 $11,349 $550 (5%) $11,235 $12,266
2021 $11,899 $504 (4%) $11,940 $11,388
2020 $12,403 $318 (3%) $12,200 $12,318 $12,471
2019 $12,085 $12 $12,085 $15,801
2018 $12,097 $146 (1%) $12,224 $15,567
2017 $11,951 $523 (5%) $11,951 $15,350
2016 $11,428 $516 (4%) $11,428 $14,782
2015 $11,944 $524 (5%) $11,590 $12,035
2014 $11,420 -- $11,420 $11,970

How does Pro Way Hair School's $11,349 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Georgia colleges, that number is $12,251. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Rivertown School of Beauty Barber Skin Care and Nails logo Rivertown School of Beauty Barber Skin Care and Nails
Columbus GA
Private $15,385 36% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Pro Way Hair School during 2022 academic year.

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

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 88 of freshman students at Pro Way Hair School received on average $3,655 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.

$3,655
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 51 88% $3,655 $186,405
Other Federal Grant 51 88% $3,655 $186,405
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 51 88% $3,655 $186,405

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 100% of freshman students at Pro Way Hair School received $5,281 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,281
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 58 100% $5,281 $306,298
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 58 100% $5,281 $306,298

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.

$14,726
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Pro Way Hair School sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 25

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 14 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 11 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 102 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 22 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 69 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

67.7%

Dropout Rate

Out of 102 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 22 students dropped out of the school.

21.6%

Transferred Out

Out of 102 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 7 students transferred out of the school.

6.9%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 4 students are still enrolled in the school.

3.9%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Moderate

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Pro Way Hair School is largely skewed towards men students, with 63.7% of undergraduate students being men and 36.3% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 113, with 41 women and 72 men.

  • men 63.7% 72 students
  • women 36.3% 41 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 33% 37 students
  • 22-24 20% 23 students
  • 35-39 14% 16 students
  • 30-34 12% 13 students
  • 20-21 10% 11 students
  • 18-19 6% 7 students
  • 40-49 4% 4 students
  • 50-64 2% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Pro Way Hair School provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates

Educational Offerings

Pro Way Hair School 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

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)