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Rob Roy Academy-Worcester

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 12 to 1
Students retention rate 79%

Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, Rob Roy Academy-Worcester 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 Rob Roy Academy-Worcester 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.

Rob Roy Academy-Worcester 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 12-to-1, Rob Roy Academy-Worcester emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Rob Roy Academy-Worcester boasts an impressive student retention rate of 79% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% 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 Rob Roy Academy-Worcester are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

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 Rob Roy Academy-Worcester was $19,924. 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

Rob Roy Academy-Worcester net price calculator

$19,924

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

Massachusetts's average $17,351
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Rob Roy Academy-Worcester 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 $19,924 $2,249 (10%) $19,924
2021 $22,173 $658 (3%) $22,173
2020 $22,831 $2,901 (15%) $22,606 $26,964
2019 $19,930 $3,917 (16%) $20,359
2018 $23,847 $6,671 (39%) $23,898
2017 $17,176 $368 (2%) $17,212 $21,551 $21,551
2016 $16,808 $1,502 (10%) $16,963 $20,559 $20,559
2015 $15,306 $463 (3%) $15,940
2014 $15,769 -- $15,782

How does Rob Roy Academy-Worcester's $19,924 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Massachusetts colleges, that number is $17,351. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
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Mountlake Terrace WA
Private $11,841 41% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Rob Roy Academy-Worcester during 2022 academic year.

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

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Rob Roy Academy-Worcester received on average $6,430 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.

$6,430
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 25 93% $6,430 $160,755
Other Federal Grant 25 93% $6,430 $160,755
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 25 93% $6,430 $160,755

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 81% of freshman students at Rob Roy Academy-Worcester received $9,441 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,441
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 22 81% $9,441 $207,712
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 22 81% $9,441 $207,712

Financial Aid By Income Level

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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Rob Roy Academy-Worcester sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 67

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 45 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 17 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 41 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 0 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 30 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

73.2%

Dropout Rate

Out of 41 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 10 students dropped out of the school.

24.4%

Still Enrolled

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

2.4%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Moderate

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Rob Roy Academy-Worcester is greatly skewed towards men students, with 68.9% of undergraduate students being men and 31.1% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 45, with 14 women and 31 men.

  • men 68.9% 31 students
  • women 31.1% 14 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 20-21 24% 11 students
  • 22-24 22% 10 students
  • 18-19 13% 6 students
  • 25-29 13% 6 students
  • 30-34 9% 4 students
  • 35-39 9% 4 students
  • 40-49 9% 4 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Rob Roy Academy-Worcester provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Rob Roy Academy-Worcester offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational