TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown
Newtown, CT 06470-0000
About TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown
TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown is a private for-profit trade school in Newtown, Connecticut, enrolling about 53 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 81.13% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include White (64.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 81.13%.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown | — | $14,380 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Connecticut (state median) | $21,044 | $16,798 | 33 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown really?
Key findings
- Average net price runs below the Connecticut median net price.
Evidence: average net price at TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown is $14,380.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $14,380 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $2,418 below the Connecticut median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $4,320 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$14,380
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $11,314 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,464 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,599 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,768 |
| $110,001+ | $18,226 |
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown is known for
Top program completions
See earnings & programs for more.
Is TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown.
Campus
Location
Newtown, CT
City / state
- ZIP
- 06470-0000
- NCES locale
- Rural distant
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 23% below the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- New England
Size
Enrollment
53
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 117
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$9,833
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 40.15%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown 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 TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2014–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | — | $14,100 |
| 2015 | — | — | $16,208 |
| 2016 | — | — | $14,588 |
| 2017 | — | — | $14,439 |
| 2018 | — | — | $15,376 |
| 2019 | — | — | $15,601 |
| 2020 | — | — | $17,186 |
| 2021 | — | — | $17,155 |
| 2022 | — | — | $17,095 |
| 2023 | — | — | $14,904 |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown reported total enrollment of about 53 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 17% male and 83% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (64.1%), Hispanic or Latino (28.3%), and Two or More Races (3.8%). About 40.15% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 57.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown in 2024 is 53 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 117 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
5.6%
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
9.43% 100% Completion Time
81.13% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 9.43% of students graduating from TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 4% male / 96% female
- Barbering/Barber: 82% male / 18% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown graduates earn—and in which programs?
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown.
Evidence Median federal loan debt: $9,833. Average net price used in cost models: $14,380.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 2 programs by IPEDS completions (3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,376
- Connecticut median 0.44× the median ($7,608)
- New England median 0.33× the median ($10,182)
- U.S. median 0.46× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown at a glance
TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown
TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown is a private for-profit institution in Newtown, CT.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, GeneralBarbering/Barber
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian64.1%Hispanic or Latino28.3%Two or More Races3.8%
Schools near TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown
Other campuses in Newtown, CT when available, plus nearby institutions in Connecticut.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade F) within Connecticut, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown located?
TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown is located in Newtown, CT.
How much does TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $14,380 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown?
TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown reports undergraduate enrollment of about 117 students, White (64.1%), Hispanic or Latino (28.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown?
About 57.0% of students at TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown are first-generation college students.
What is the graduation rate at TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown?
The 150%-time completion rate is 81.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,833.
Is TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown public or private?
TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown is a private for-profit institution located in Newtown, CT.
Is TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown an HBCU?
No. TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown a tribal college?
No. TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown reports 28.3% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown 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
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.