Elite Academy of Hair Design
Bridgeport, OH 43912-2513
About Elite Academy of Hair Design
Elite Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school in Bridgeport, Ohio, enrolling about 61 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 84.44% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include White (90.2%) and Two or More Races (4.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Academy of Hair Design | — | $14,456 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Ohio (state median) | $15,202 | $12,090 | 154 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Elite Academy of Hair Design really?
Evidence: average net price at Elite Academy of Hair Design versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Elite Academy of Hair Design is $14,456.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $14,456 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $2,366 above the Ohio median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $4,244 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Elite Academy of Hair Design: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Elite Academy of Hair Design—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$14,456
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $13,154 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,068 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $18,517 |
| $110,001+ | $18,517 |
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Elite Academy of Hair Design is known for
Top program completions
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Elite Academy of Hair Design a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Elite Academy of Hair Design is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Elite Academy of Hair Design.
Campus
Location
Bridgeport, OH
City / state
- ZIP
- 43912-2513
- NCES locale
- Rural remote
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 23% below the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Great Lakes
Size
Enrollment
61
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 87
- Full-time share
- 98%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$6,837
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 60.75%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Elite Academy of Hair Design.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Elite Academy of Hair Design 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 Elite Academy of Hair Design in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2018–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | — | — | $16,712 |
| 2019 | — | — | $11,119 |
| 2020 | — | — | $11,899 |
| 2021 | — | — | $13,910 |
| 2022 | — | — | $12,771 |
| 2023 | — | — | $13,208 |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Elite Academy of Hair Design reported total enrollment of about 61 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 0% male and 100% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (90.2%), Two or More Races (4.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (3.3%). About 60.75% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Elite Academy of Hair Design in 2024 is 61 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 87 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
83.7%
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
37.78% 100% Completion Time
84.44% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 37.78% of students graduating from Elite Academy of Hair Design completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 3% male / 97% female
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 8% male / 92% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do Elite Academy of Hair Design graduates earn—and in which programs?
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Elite Academy of Hair Design.
Evidence Median federal loan debt: $6,837. Average net price used in cost models: $14,456.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Elite Academy of Hair Design.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 2 programs by IPEDS completions (3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Elite Academy of Hair Design.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Elite Academy of Hair Design graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Elite Academy of Hair Design—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,801
- Ohio median 0.37× the median ($7,640)
- Great Lakes median 0.36× the median ($7,690)
- U.S. median 0.38× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Elite Academy of Hair Design at a glance
Elite Academy of Hair Design
Elite Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit institution in Bridgeport, OH.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, GeneralAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian90.2%Two or More Races4.9%Hispanic or Latino3.3%
Schools near Elite Academy of Hair Design
Other campuses in Bridgeport, OH when available, plus nearby institutions in Ohio.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within Ohio, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Elite Academy of Hair Design located?
Elite Academy of Hair Design is located in Bridgeport, OH.
How much does Elite Academy of Hair Design cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $14,456 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Elite Academy of Hair Design?
Elite Academy of Hair Design reports undergraduate enrollment of about 87 students, White (90.2%), Two or More Races (4.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Elite Academy of Hair Design?
The 150%-time completion rate is 84.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Elite Academy of Hair Design students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,837.
Is Elite Academy of Hair Design public or private?
Elite Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit institution located in Bridgeport, OH.
Is Elite Academy of Hair Design an HBCU?
No. Elite Academy of Hair Design is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Elite Academy of Hair Design a tribal college?
No. Elite Academy of Hair Design is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Elite Academy of Hair Design a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Elite Academy of Hair Design does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.3%).
Is Elite Academy of Hair Design religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Elite Academy of Hair Design 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
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.