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Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 100%
On-time graduation rate 8%

Located in Greenville, North Carolina, Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design is 17-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in North Carolina is 15-to-1, while the national average is 16-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design is reported to be 8%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 69%.

Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design boasts an impressive student retention rate of 100% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 80% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design was $12,352. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design net price calculator

$12,352

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in North Carolina and nationwide.

North Carolina's average $12,201
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $12,352 $1,168 (10%) $14,322
2021 $11,184 $785 (7%) $14,815
2020 $11,969 $4,398 (58%) $13,111
2019 $7,571 $2,084 (22%) $14,140
2018 $9,655 $2,212 (19%) $11,370
2017 $11,867 $2,715 (30%) $12,693
2016 $9,152 $1,893 (26%) $9,548
2015 $7,259 -- $7,259

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 50 of freshman students at Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design received on average $6,345 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,345
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 3 50% $6,345 $19,035
Other Federal Grant 3 50% $6,345 $19,035
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 3 50% $6,345 $19,035

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 83% of freshman students at Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design received $8,400 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,400
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 5 83% $8,400 $41,999
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 5 83% $8,400 $41,999

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$13,995
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 42

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 31 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 11 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 24 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 19 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

79.2%

Dropout Rate

Out of 24 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 5 students dropped out of the school.

20.8%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design is greatly skewed towards women students, with 100.0% of undergraduate students being women and 0.0% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 34, with 34 women and 0 men.

  • men 0.0% 0 students
  • women 100.0% 34 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 20-21 35% 12 students
  • 18-19 24% 8 students
  • 22-24 21% 7 students
  • 25-29 15% 5 students
  • 30-34 6% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational