Z Hair Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Overland Park, Kansas, enrolling about 235 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 73.81% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $27,346 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $18,893 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: 100.00% Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 235 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 73.81%
  • First-Generation Students: 42.5%
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 9.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 328

Z Hair Academy: what the data shows

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

Where is Z Hair Academy?

Z Hair Academy is located in Overland Park, KS (ZIP 66223).

NCES locale classification: Suburb.

Is Z Hair Academy public or private?

Z Hair Academy is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Z Hair Academy cost?

Average net price after aid: $18,893.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$16,821
$30,001–$48,000$17,473
$48,001–$75,000$19,008
$75,001–$110,000$20,188
$110,001+$22,657

How hard is it to get into Z Hair Academy?

Admission rate: 100.00%.

Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.

How big is Z Hair Academy?

Total enrollment: 235 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 328 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Z Hair Academy?

150%-time completion rate: 73.81%.

First-year retention: 69.7%.

What do graduates of Z Hair Academy earn?

Median earnings: $18,889 six years after entry; $27,346 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,833.

44.58% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Z Hair Academy known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Z Hair Academy a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 100.00%; completion rate 73.81%; median earnings $27,346 at 10 years; net price $18,893. 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 Z Hair Academy was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$18,893
2024 Value

In 2024 Z Hair Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,893.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$75,572 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$18,893 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 Z Hair Academy.

Financial Aid by Income Level

44.58% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62.65% 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 Z 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 Z 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$11,220
2014$9,454
2015$10,399
2016$9,796
2017$10,036
2018$10,443
2019$13,434
2020$14,405
2021$13,257
2022$13,951
2023$15,269

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

100.00% Acceptance Rate

This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.

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

Z Hair Academy reported total enrollment of about 235 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 100% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (93.6%), Black or African American (2.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (2.5%). About 44.58% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.5% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Z Hair Academy in 2024 is 235 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 328 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

69.7%
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 93.6%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

11.90% 100% Completion Time

73.81% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 11.90% of students graduating from Z 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: 1% male / 99% 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 Z Hair Academy.

Return on Investment

$9,833 Median Student Debt

$27,346 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

35.96% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

261.85% Return on Investment

3.6 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Z 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: 129 completions

Most popular programs at Z Hair Academy.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Z Hair Academy graduates.

Operations

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

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,811

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Z Hair Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Overland Park, KS. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Enrollment is approximately 235 students. Student body composition includes White (93.6%), Black or African American (2.5%), Hispanic or Latino (2.5%). The admission rate is 100.00%. The 150%-time completion rate is 73.81%. Approximately 44.58% of students receive Pell Grants. About 42.5% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Overland Park, KS 66223

Region: Plains

Insights and Analysis

Z 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 Z Hair Academy located?

Z Hair Academy is located in Overland Park, KS.

What is Z Hair Academy's acceptance rate?

The acceptance rate at Z Hair Academy is 100.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.

How much does Z Hair Academy cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $18,893 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Z Hair Academy?

Z Hair Academy reports undergraduate enrollment of about 328 students, White (93.6%), Black or African American (2.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Z Hair Academy?

About 42.5% of students at Z Hair Academy are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Z Hair Academy earn?

Median earnings are $18,889 six years after entry and $27,346 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Z Hair Academy?

The 150%-time completion rate is 73.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Z Hair Academy students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,833.

Is Z Hair Academy public or private?

Z Hair Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Overland Park, KS.

Is Z Hair Academy an HBCU?

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

Is Z Hair Academy a tribal college?

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

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

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Z Hair Academy does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.5%).

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Kansas trade schools profile
  • Overland Park, Kansas city profile
  • Plains regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Kansas
  • 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.