Z Hair Academy Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
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 band | Avg. 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:
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (129 completions)
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: 2013–2023 (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:
- 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
- Kansas college costs
- Kansas colleges by ROI
- 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.