The Hair Academy Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
The Hair Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Bismarck, North Dakota, enrolling about 65 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 95.45% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $31,370 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,950 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 65 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 95.45%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 94
The Hair Academy: what the data shows
Common questions about The Hair Academy, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is The Hair Academy?
The Hair Academy is located in Bismarck, ND (ZIP 58501).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is The Hair Academy public or private?
The Hair Academy is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does The Hair Academy cost?
Average net price after aid: $14,950.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,829 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,296 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $18,579 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,579 |
| $110,001+ | $20,224 |
How big is The Hair Academy?
Total enrollment: 65 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 94 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at The Hair Academy?
150%-time completion rate: 95.45%.
First-year retention: 60.0%.
What do graduates of The Hair Academy earn?
Median earnings: $28,950 six years after entry; $31,370 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,630.
43.59% of students receive Pell grants.
What is The Hair Academy known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (33 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is The Hair Academy a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 95.45%; median earnings $31,370 at 10 years; net price $14,950. 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 The Hair Academy was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,950
2024 Value
In 2024 The Hair Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,950.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$59,800 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,950 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 The Hair Academy.
Financial Aid by Income Level
43.59% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
50.00% 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 The 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 The 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 | — | — | $11,783 |
| 2014 | — | — | $13,834 |
| 2015 | — | — | $16,796 |
| 2016 | — | — | $12,531 |
| 2017 | — | — | $10,523 |
| 2018 | — | — | $12,512 |
| 2019 | — | — | $13,570 |
| 2020 | — | — | $13,930 |
| 2021 | — | — | $14,367 |
| 2022 | — | — | $14,702 |
| 2023 | — | — | $15,739 |
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
The Hair Academy reported total enrollment of about 65 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 2% male and 98% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (78.5%), American Indian or Alaska Native (10.8%), and Two or More Races (9.2%). About 43.59% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at The Hair Academy in 2024 is 65 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 94 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
60.0%
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 78.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
95.45% 100% Completion Time
95.45% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 95.45% of students graduating from The 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: 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 The Hair Academy.
Return on Investment
$11,630 Median Student Debt
$31,370 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
37.07% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
424.58% Return on Investment
3.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for The Hair Academy.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 33 completions
Most popular programs at The Hair Academy.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for The Hair Academy graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for The Hair Academy from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,274
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
The Hair Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Bismarck, ND. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Enrollment is approximately 65 students. Student body composition includes White (78.5%), American Indian or Alaska Native (10.8%), Two or More Races (9.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 95.45%. Approximately 43.59% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Bismarck, ND 58501
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 95.45% graduation rate, The Hair Academy 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 The Hair Academy located?
The Hair Academy is located in Bismarck, ND.
How much does The Hair Academy cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $14,950 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at The Hair Academy?
The Hair Academy reports undergraduate enrollment of about 94 students, White (78.5%), American Indian or Alaska Native (10.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of The Hair Academy earn?
Median earnings are $28,950 six years after entry and $31,370 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at The Hair Academy?
The 150%-time completion rate is 95.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do The Hair Academy students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,630.
Is The Hair Academy public or private?
The Hair Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Bismarck, ND.
Is The Hair Academy an HBCU?
No. The Hair Academy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is The Hair Academy a tribal college?
No. The Hair Academy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is The Hair Academy a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, The Hair Academy does not meet that proxy (reported share 1.5%).
Is The Hair Academy religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for The Hair Academy 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
- North Dakota college profile
- North Dakota college costs
- North Dakota colleges by ROI
- North Dakota trade schools profile
- Bismarck, North Dakota city profile
- Plains regional profile
- Town college profile
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- National benchmarks
- School directory
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- North Dakota college costs
- North Dakota colleges by ROI
- North Dakota trade schools profile
- Bismarck, North Dakota city profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in North Dakota
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.