Hawaii Institute of Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school in Honolulu, Hawaii, enrolling about 85 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 82.14% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $25,235 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $20,970 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 85 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 82.14%
  • First-Generation Students: 59.2%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 8.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 154

Hawaii Institute of Hair Design: what the data shows

Common questions about Hawaii Institute of Hair Design, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Hawaii Institute of Hair Design?

Hawaii Institute of Hair Design is located in Honolulu, HI (ZIP 96817-5195).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Hawaii Institute of Hair Design public or private?

Hawaii Institute of Hair Design is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Hawaii Institute of Hair Design cost?

Average net price after aid: $20,970.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$20,657
$30,001–$48,000$19,382
$48,001–$75,000$18,040
$75,001–$110,000$23,964

How big is Hawaii Institute of Hair Design?

Total enrollment: 85 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 154 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Hawaii Institute of Hair Design?

150%-time completion rate: 82.14%.

First-year retention: 100.0%.

What do graduates of Hawaii Institute of Hair Design earn?

Median earnings: $17,489 six years after entry; $25,235 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $5,793.

57.26% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Hawaii Institute of Hair Design known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Hawaii Institute of Hair Design a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 82.14%; median earnings $25,235 at 10 years; net price $20,970. 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 Hawaii Institute of Hair Design was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$20,970
2024 Value

In 2024 Hawaii Institute of Hair Design had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,970.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$83,880 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$20,970 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 Hawaii Institute of Hair Design.

Financial Aid by Income Level

57.26% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44.35% 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 Hawaii Institute 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 Hawaii Institute 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$11,715
2014$12,958
2015$12,074
2016$13,175
2017$14,736
2018$15,752
2019$20,890
2020$19,029
2021$13,273
2022$14,421
2023$13,238

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

Hawaii Institute of Hair Design reported total enrollment of about 85 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 60% male and 40% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Two or More Races (34.1%), Asian (27.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (12.9%). About 57.26% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 59.2% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Hawaii Institute of Hair Design in 2024 is 85 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 154 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 Two or More Races at 34.1%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

82.14% 100% Completion Time

82.14% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 82.14% of students graduating from Hawaii Institute of Hair Design completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Barbering/Barber: 56% male / 44% 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: Asian.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Hawaii Institute of Hair Design.

Return on Investment

$5,793 Median Student Debt

$25,235 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

22.96% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

200.85% Return on Investment

2.3 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Hawaii Institute of Hair Design.

Top Programs by Completions

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

1. Barbering/Barber: 48 completions

Most popular programs at Hawaii Institute of Hair Design.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Hawaii Institute of Hair Design graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Hawaii Institute of Hair Design from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,671

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Hawaii Institute of Hair Design is a private for-profit institution located in Honolulu, HI. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Barbering/Barber. Enrollment is approximately 85 students. Student body composition includes Two or More Races (34.1%), Asian (27.1%), Hispanic or Latino (12.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 82.14%. Approximately 57.26% of students receive Pell Grants. About 59.2% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Honolulu, HI 96817-5195

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 82.14% graduation rate, Hawaii Institute 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 Hawaii Institute of Hair Design located?

Hawaii Institute of Hair Design is located in Honolulu, HI.

How much does Hawaii Institute of Hair Design cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $20,970 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Hawaii Institute of Hair Design?

Hawaii Institute of Hair Design reports undergraduate enrollment of about 154 students, Two or More Races (34.1%), Asian (27.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Hawaii Institute of Hair Design?

About 59.2% of students at Hawaii Institute of Hair Design are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Hawaii Institute of Hair Design earn?

Median earnings are $17,489 six years after entry and $25,235 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Hawaii Institute of Hair Design?

The 150%-time completion rate is 82.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Hawaii Institute of Hair Design students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $5,793.

Is Hawaii Institute of Hair Design public or private?

Hawaii Institute of Hair Design is a private for-profit institution located in Honolulu, HI.

Is Hawaii Institute of Hair Design an HBCU?

No. Hawaii Institute of Hair Design is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Hawaii Institute of Hair Design a tribal college?

No. Hawaii Institute of Hair Design is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Hawaii Institute of Hair Design a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Hawaii Institute of Hair Design does not meet that proxy (reported share 12.9%).

Is Hawaii Institute of Hair Design religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Hawaii Institute of Hair Design in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Hawaii trade schools profile
  • Honolulu, Hawaii city profile
  • Far West regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Hawaii
  • 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.