Hair Academy is a private for-profit trade school in New Carrollton, Maryland, enrolling about 229 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 60.56% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $20,953 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $20,565 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 229 34.5% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 60.56%
  • First-Generation Students: 60.6%
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 442

Hair Academy: what the data shows

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

Where is Hair Academy?

Hair Academy is located in New Carrollton, MD (ZIP 20784).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is Hair Academy public or private?

Hair Academy is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Hair Academy cost?

Average net price after aid: $20,565.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$20,279
$30,001–$48,000$21,652
$48,001–$75,000$21,291

How big is Hair Academy?

Total enrollment: 229 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 442 students.

About 34% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Hair Academy?

150%-time completion rate: 60.56%.

First-year retention: 51.3%.

What do graduates of Hair Academy earn?

Median earnings: $20,702 six years after entry; $20,953 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,000.

28.76% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Hair Academy known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Hair Academy a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 60.56%; median earnings $20,953 at 10 years; net price $20,565. 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 Hair Academy was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$20,565
2024 Value

In 2024 Hair Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,565.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$82,260 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$20,565 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 Hair Academy.

Financial Aid by Income Level

28.76% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

31.01% 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 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 Hair Academy 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$14,455
2014$14,767
2015$14,660
2016$14,937
2017$14,978
2018$15,304
2019$16,072
2020$16,756
2021$17,272
2022$18,637
2023$20,049

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

Hair Academy reported total enrollment of about 229 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 31% male and 69% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (91.3%), Hispanic or Latino (7.9%), and White (0.9%). About 28.76% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 60.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

34.5% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Hair Academy in 2024 is 229 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 442 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

51.3%
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 Black or African American at 91.3%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

54.23% 100% Completion Time

60.56% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 54.23% of students graduating from Hair Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 5% male / 95% female
  • Barbering/Barber: 71% male / 29% 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: Black or African American.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Hair Academy.

Return on Investment

$13,000 Median Student Debt

$20,953 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

62.04% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

154.72% Return on Investment

6.2 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Hair Academy.

Top Programs by Completions

3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 59 completions

2. Barbering/Barber: 24 completions

3. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 21 completions

Most popular programs at Hair Academy.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Hair Academy graduates.

Operations

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

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,839

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Hair Academy is a private for-profit institution located in New Carrollton, MD. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Barbering/Barber, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Enrollment is approximately 229 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (91.3%), Hispanic or Latino (7.9%), White (0.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 60.56%. Approximately 28.76% of students receive Pell Grants. About 60.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

New Carrollton, MD 20784

Region: Mid East

Insights and Analysis

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 Hair Academy located?

Hair Academy is located in New Carrollton, MD.

How much does Hair Academy cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $20,565 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Hair Academy?

Hair Academy reports undergraduate enrollment of about 442 students, Black or African American (91.3%), Hispanic or Latino (7.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Hair Academy?

About 60.6% of students at Hair Academy are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Hair Academy earn?

Median earnings are $20,702 six years after entry and $20,953 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Hair Academy?

The 150%-time completion rate is 60.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Hair Academy students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,000.

Is Hair Academy public or private?

Hair Academy is a private for-profit institution located in New Carrollton, MD.

Is Hair Academy an HBCU?

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

Is Hair Academy a tribal college?

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

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

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Hair Academy does not meet that proxy (reported share 7.9%).

Is Hair Academy religiously affiliated?

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

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Maryland trade schools profile
  • Mid East regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Maryland
  • 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.