Academy of Hair Design-Springfield Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Academy of Hair Design-Springfield is a private for-profit trade school in Springfield, Missouri, enrolling about 275 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 63.93% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $25,129 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $15,904 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 275 60.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 63.93%
- First-Generation Students: 46.1%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 16.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 414
Academy of Hair Design-Springfield: what the data shows
Common questions about Academy of Hair Design-Springfield, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Academy of Hair Design-Springfield?
Academy of Hair Design-Springfield is located in Springfield, MO (ZIP 65804).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Academy of Hair Design-Springfield public or private?
Academy of Hair Design-Springfield is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Academy of Hair Design-Springfield cost?
Average net price after aid: $15,904.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $13,897 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,471 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,595 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,203 |
| $110,001+ | $19,786 |
How big is Academy of Hair Design-Springfield?
Total enrollment: 275 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 414 students.
About 61% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Academy of Hair Design-Springfield?
150%-time completion rate: 63.93%.
First-year retention: 58.9%.
What do graduates of Academy of Hair Design-Springfield earn?
Median earnings: $21,250 six years after entry; $25,129 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
61.18% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Academy of Hair Design-Springfield known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Barbering/Barber (95 completions)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (40 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (28 completions)
- Real Estate Development (15 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Academy of Hair Design-Springfield a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 63.93%; median earnings $25,129 at 10 years; net price $15,904. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Academy of Hair Design-Springfield was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$15,904
2024 Value
In 2024 Academy of Hair Design-Springfield had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,904.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$63,616 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$15,904 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Academy of Hair Design-Springfield.
Financial Aid by Income Level
61.18% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
71.29% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Academy of Hair Design-Springfield was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Academy of Hair Design-Springfield in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $11,579 |
| 2014 | — | — | $10,060 |
| 2015 | — | — | $9,308 |
| 2016 | — | — | $10,473 |
| 2017 | — | — | $21,358 |
| 2018 | — | — | $11,503 |
| 2019 | — | — | $17,096 |
| 2020 | — | — | $15,217 |
| 2021 | — | — | $16,662 |
| 2022 | — | — | $20,471 |
| 2023 | — | — | $17,080 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Academy of Hair Design-Springfield reported total enrollment of about 275 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 32% male and 68% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (55.6%), Hispanic or Latino (23.6%), and Black or African American (11.3%). About 61.18% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
60.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Academy of Hair Design-Springfield in 2024 is 275 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 414 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
58.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 55.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
25.68% 100% Completion Time
63.93% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 25.68% of students graduating from Academy of Hair Design-Springfield completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Barbering/Barber: 72% male / 28% female
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 0% male / 100% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Academy of Hair Design-Springfield.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$25,129 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
37.80% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
295.01% Return on Investment
3.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Academy of Hair Design-Springfield.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Barbering/Barber: 95 completions
2. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 40 completions
3. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 28 completions
4. Real Estate Development: 15 completions
Most popular programs at Academy of Hair Design-Springfield.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Academy of Hair Design-Springfield graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Academy of Hair Design-Springfield from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,001
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Academy of Hair Design-Springfield is a private for-profit institution located in Springfield, MO. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Barbering/Barber, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Enrollment is approximately 275 students. Student body composition includes White (55.6%), Hispanic or Latino (23.6%), Black or African American (11.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 63.93%. Approximately 61.18% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Springfield, MO 65804
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Academy of Hair Design-Springfield provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Academy of Hair Design-Springfield located?
Academy of Hair Design-Springfield is located in Springfield, MO.
How much does Academy of Hair Design-Springfield cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $15,904 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Academy of Hair Design-Springfield?
Academy of Hair Design-Springfield reports undergraduate enrollment of about 414 students, White (55.6%), Hispanic or Latino (23.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Academy of Hair Design-Springfield?
About 46.1% of students at Academy of Hair Design-Springfield are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Academy of Hair Design-Springfield earn?
Median earnings are $21,250 six years after entry and $25,129 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Academy of Hair Design-Springfield?
The 150%-time completion rate is 63.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Academy of Hair Design-Springfield students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is Academy of Hair Design-Springfield public or private?
Academy of Hair Design-Springfield is a private for-profit institution located in Springfield, MO.
Is Academy of Hair Design-Springfield an HBCU?
No. Academy of Hair Design-Springfield is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Academy of Hair Design-Springfield a tribal college?
No. Academy of Hair Design-Springfield is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Academy of Hair Design-Springfield a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Academy of Hair Design-Springfield does not meet that proxy (reported share 23.6%).
Is Academy of Hair Design-Springfield religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Academy of Hair Design-Springfield in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Missouri college costs
- Missouri colleges by ROI
- Missouri trade schools profile
- Springfield, Missouri city profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Missouri
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.