Shear Ego International School of Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school in Rochester, New York, enrolling about 204 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 91.11% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include White (64.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $29,578 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 204 63.7% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 91.11%
  • First-Generation Students: 40.7%
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 4.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 270

Shear Ego International School of Hair Design: what the data shows

Common questions about Shear Ego International School of Hair Design, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Shear Ego International School of Hair Design?

Shear Ego International School of Hair Design is located in Rochester, NY (ZIP 14617).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is Shear Ego International School of Hair Design public or private?

Shear Ego International School of Hair Design is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Shear Ego International School of Hair Design cost?

Average net price after aid: $29,578.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$27,470
$30,001–$48,000$27,458
$48,001–$75,000$34,853

How big is Shear Ego International School of Hair Design?

Total enrollment: 204 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 270 students.

About 64% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Shear Ego International School of Hair Design?

150%-time completion rate: 91.11%.

First-year retention: 100.0%.

What do graduates of Shear Ego International School of Hair Design earn?

Median earnings: $21,206 six years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,333.

32.62% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Shear Ego International School of Hair Design known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Shear Ego International School of Hair Design a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 91.11%; net price $29,578. 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 Shear Ego International School of Hair Design was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$29,578
2024 Value

In 2024 Shear Ego International School of Hair Design had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,578.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$118,312 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$29,578 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 Shear Ego International School of Hair Design.

Financial Aid by Income Level

32.62% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

31.56% 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 Shear Ego International School 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 Shear Ego International School of Hair Design in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$24,342
2014$17,833
2015$21,278
2016$25,941
2017$25,371
2018$21,417
2019$24,402
2020$23,571
2021$25,596
2022$31,036
2023$32,566

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

Shear Ego International School of Hair Design reported total enrollment of about 204 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 8% male and 92% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (64.7%), Hispanic or Latino (13.2%), and Black or African American (12.8%). About 32.62% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 40.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

63.7% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Shear Ego International School of Hair Design in 2024 is 204 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 270 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

100.0%
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 64.7%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

28.89% 100% Completion Time

91.11% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 28.89% of students graduating from Shear Ego International School 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: 0% male / 100% female
  • Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other: 7% male / 93% 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 Shear Ego International School of Hair Design.

Return on Investment

$6,333 Median Student Debt

Financial value analysis for Shear Ego International School of Hair Design.

Top Programs by Completions

5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 61 completions

2. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 35 completions

3. Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other: 28 completions

4. Real Estate Development: 25 completions

5. Barbering/Barber: 13 completions

Most popular programs at Shear Ego International School of Hair Design.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Shear Ego International School of Hair Design graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Shear Ego International School of Hair Design from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,751

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Shear Ego International School of Hair Design is a private for-profit institution located in Rochester, NY. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other. Enrollment is approximately 204 students. Student body composition includes White (64.7%), Hispanic or Latino (13.2%), Black or African American (12.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 91.11%. Approximately 32.62% of students receive Pell Grants. About 40.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Rochester, NY 14617

Region: Mid East

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 91.11% graduation rate, Shear Ego International School of Hair Design demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shear Ego International School of Hair Design located?

Shear Ego International School of Hair Design is located in Rochester, NY.

How much does Shear Ego International School of Hair Design cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $29,578 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Shear Ego International School of Hair Design?

Shear Ego International School of Hair Design reports undergraduate enrollment of about 270 students, White (64.7%), Hispanic or Latino (13.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Shear Ego International School of Hair Design?

About 40.7% of students at Shear Ego International School of Hair Design are first-generation college students.

What is the graduation rate at Shear Ego International School of Hair Design?

The 150%-time completion rate is 91.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Shear Ego International School of Hair Design students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,333.

Is Shear Ego International School of Hair Design public or private?

Shear Ego International School of Hair Design is a private for-profit institution located in Rochester, NY.

Is Shear Ego International School of Hair Design an HBCU?

No. Shear Ego International School of Hair Design is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Shear Ego International School of Hair Design a tribal college?

No. Shear Ego International School of Hair Design is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Shear Ego International School of Hair Design a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Shear Ego International School of Hair Design does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.2%).

Is Shear Ego International School of Hair Design religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Shear Ego International School of Hair Design in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • New York trade schools profile
  • Rochester, New York city profile
  • Mid East regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in New York
  • 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.