Steven Papageorge Hair Academy Tuition & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Steven Papageorge Hair Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Chicago, Illinois, enrolling about 60 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 50.00% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $29,592 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $10,721 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 60 33.3% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 50.00%
  • First-Generation Students: 50.0%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 14.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 74

Steven Papageorge Hair Academy: what the data shows

Common questions about Steven Papageorge Hair Academy, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Steven Papageorge Hair Academy?

Steven Papageorge Hair Academy is located in Chicago, IL (ZIP 60625).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Steven Papageorge Hair Academy public or private?

Steven Papageorge Hair Academy is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Steven Papageorge Hair Academy cost?

Average net price after aid: $10,721.

Family income bandAvg. net price
$75,001–$110,000$10,721

How big is Steven Papageorge Hair Academy?

Total enrollment: 60 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 74 students.

About 33% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Steven Papageorge Hair Academy?

150%-time completion rate: 50.00%.

First-year retention: 100.0%.

What do graduates of Steven Papageorge Hair Academy earn?

Median earnings: $21,758 six years after entry; $29,592 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

27.94% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Steven Papageorge Hair Academy known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Steven Papageorge Hair Academy a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 50.00%; median earnings $29,592 at 10 years; net price $10,721. 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 Steven Papageorge Hair Academy was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$10,721
2024 Value

In 2024 Steven Papageorge Hair Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,721.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$42,884 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$10,721 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 Steven Papageorge Hair Academy.

Financial Aid by Income Level

27.94% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

30.88% 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 Steven Papageorge Hair Academy 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 Steven Papageorge Hair Academy 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——$15,540
2014——$15,800
2015——$14,817
2016——$14,276
2017——$15,635
2018——$14,142
2019——$16,120
2020——$14,921
2021——$15,374
2022——$14,670
2023——$12,534

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

Steven Papageorge Hair Academy reported total enrollment of about 60 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 5% male and 95% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (48.3%), Hispanic or Latino (40.0%), and Black or African American (10.0%). About 27.94% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.0% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33.3% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Steven Papageorge Hair Academy in 2024 is 60 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 74 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 48.3%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

50.00% 100% Completion Time

50.00% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 50.00% of students graduating from Steven Papageorge Hair Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 6% male / 94% female
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 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 Steven Papageorge Hair Academy.

Return on Investment

$29,592 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

590.05% Return on Investment

Financial value analysis for Steven Papageorge Hair Academy.

Top Programs by Completions

2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 16 completions

2. Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 1 completions

Most popular programs at Steven Papageorge Hair Academy.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Steven Papageorge Hair Academy graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Steven Papageorge Hair Academy from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,992

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Steven Papageorge Hair Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Chicago, IL. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. Enrollment is approximately 60 students. Student body composition includes White (48.3%), Hispanic or Latino (40.0%), Black or African American (10.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 50.00%. Approximately 27.94% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.0% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Chicago, IL 60625

Region: Great Lakes

Insights and Analysis

Steven Papageorge Hair Academy 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 Steven Papageorge Hair Academy located?

Steven Papageorge Hair Academy is located in Chicago, IL.

How much does Steven Papageorge Hair Academy cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $10,721 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Steven Papageorge Hair Academy?

Steven Papageorge Hair Academy reports undergraduate enrollment of about 74 students, White (48.3%), Hispanic or Latino (40.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Steven Papageorge Hair Academy?

About 50.0% of students at Steven Papageorge Hair Academy are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Steven Papageorge Hair Academy earn?

Median earnings are $21,758 six years after entry and $29,592 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Steven Papageorge Hair Academy?

The 150%-time completion rate is 50.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

Is Steven Papageorge Hair Academy public or private?

Steven Papageorge Hair Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Chicago, IL.

Is Steven Papageorge Hair Academy an HBCU?

No. Steven Papageorge Hair Academy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Steven Papageorge Hair Academy a tribal college?

No. Steven Papageorge Hair Academy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Steven Papageorge Hair Academy a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Steven Papageorge Hair Academy reports 40.0% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Steven Papageorge Hair Academy religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Steven Papageorge Hair Academy in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Illinois trade schools profile
  • Chicago, Illinois city profile
  • Great Lakes regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Illinois

    • 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.