Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute Tuition & Outcomes

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Lowell, Massachusetts, enrolling about 66 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 82.35% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include White (56.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $14,839 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 66 50.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 82.35%
  • First-Generation Students: 50.7%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 13.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 100

Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute: what the data shows

Common questions about Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute?

Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute is located in Lowell, MA (ZIP 01852-1909).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute public or private?

Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute cost?

Average net price after aid: $14,839.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$14,839

How big is Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute?

Total enrollment: 66 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 100 students.

About 50% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute?

150%-time completion rate: 82.35%.

First-year retention: 92.0%.

What do graduates of Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute earn?

Median earnings: $44,170 six years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,994.

57.45% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 82.35%; net price $14,839. 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 Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$14,839
2024 Value

In 2024 Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,839.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$59,356 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$14,839 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 Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute.

Financial Aid by Income Level

57.45% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

63.83% 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 Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute 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 Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute 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——$14,441
2014——$15,815
2015——$15,860
2016——$17,437
2017——$17,368
2018——$13,612
2019——$21,587
2020——$14,254
2021——$22,517
2022——$19,216
2023——$16,686

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

Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute reported total enrollment of about 66 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 2% male and 98% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (56.1%), Hispanic or Latino (24.2%), and Asian (10.6%). About 57.45% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

50.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute in 2024 is 66 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 100 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

92.0%
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 56.1%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

0.00% 100% Completion Time

82.35% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute 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 Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute.

Return on Investment

$7,994 Median Student Debt

Financial value analysis for Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute.

Top Programs by Completions

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

1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 19 completions

Most popular programs at Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute graduates.

Operations

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

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,210

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Lowell, MA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Enrollment is approximately 66 students. Student body composition includes White (56.1%), Hispanic or Latino (24.2%), Asian (10.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 82.35%. Approximately 57.45% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Lowell, MA 01852-1909

Region: New England

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 82.35% graduation rate, Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute 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 Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute located?

Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute is located in Lowell, MA.

How much does Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $14,839 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute?

Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute reports undergraduate enrollment of about 100 students, White (56.1%), Hispanic or Latino (24.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute?

About 50.7% of students at Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute are first-generation college students.

What is the graduation rate at Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute?

The 150%-time completion rate is 82.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,994.

Is Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute public or private?

Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Lowell, MA.

Is Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute an HBCU?

No. Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute a tribal college?

No. Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute does not meet that proxy (reported share 24.2%).

Is Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Massachusetts trade schools profile
  • New England regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Massachusetts

    • 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.