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Tigi Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 77%
On-time graduation rate 47%

Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Tigi Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs 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 Tigi Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs 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.

Tigi Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, 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.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Tigi Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs is 17-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Colorado is 16-to-1, while the national average is 16-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Tigi Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs is reported to be 47%, 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, Colorado state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 43% whereas the national average was 69%.

Tigi Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 69% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Tigi Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs are Barbering/Barber, Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. 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

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

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 Tigi Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs was $20,006. 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

Tigi Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs net price calculator

$20,006

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

Colorado's average $14,122
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Tigi Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs 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 $20,006 $2,859 (13%) $20,986
2021 $22,865 $1,700 (8%) $25,330
2020 $21,165 $3,998 (23%) $24,820
2019 $17,167 $361 (2%) $18,058
2018 $16,806 $421 (2%) $17,756
2017 $17,227 $347 (2%) $17,945
2016 $16,880 $1,962 (10%) $16,880
2015 $18,842 $6,380 (51%) $19,971
2014 $12,462 -- $15,677 $16,857 $17,884

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Tigi Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs 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, 48 of freshman students at Tigi Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs received on average $4,631 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.

$4,631
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 78 48% $4,631 $361,226
Other Federal Grant 78 48% $4,631 $361,226
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 78 48% $4,631 $361,226

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 46% of freshman students at Tigi Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs received $6,911 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,911
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 76 46% $6,911 $525,252
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 76 46% $6,911 $525,252

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.

$16,544
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Tigi Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 50

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 50 students

Barbering/Barber

No graduate

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 154 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 73 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 108 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

70.1%

Dropout Rate

Out of 154 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 46 students dropped out of the school.

29.9%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Tigi Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs is greatly skewed towards women students, with 84.5% of undergraduate students being women and 15.5% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 168, with 142 women and 26 men.

  • men 15.5% 26 students
  • women 84.5% 142 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 22% 37 students
  • 20-21 20% 34 students
  • 25-29 19% 32 students
  • 22-24 18% 30 students
  • 30-34 13% 22 students
  • 40-49 4% 7 students
  • 35-39 4% 6 students

Miscellaneous

Educational Offerings

Tigi Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational