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Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 90%
On-time graduation rate 35%

Located in Bloomington, Illinois, Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology 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.

Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology is reported to be 35%, 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, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 69%.

Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology boasts an impressive student retention rate of 90% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% 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 Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology are Barbering/Barber, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Barbering/Barber

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

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 Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology was $8,575. 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

Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology net price calculator

$8,575

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

Illinois's average $13,084
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology 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 $8,575 $251 (3%) $7,879 $9,087 $10,230
2021 $8,324 $82 $7,421 $8,392 $10,625
2020 $8,242 $762 (8%) $7,631 $8,671 $8,705
2019 $9,004 $678 (8%) $8,066 $8,180 $11,069
2018 $8,326 $503 (6%) $8,297 $8,315 $8,572
2017 $8,829 $713 (9%) $8,420 $10,451 $10,484
2016 $8,116 $194 (2%) $7,739 $9,470 $9,970
2015 $8,310 $23 $8,241 $8,641 $9,074
2014 $8,287 -- $8,249 $9,136 $9,309

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology during 2022 academic year.

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

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology received on average $4,512 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.

$4,512
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 41 100% $4,268 $175,000
Other Federal Grant 41 100% $4,268 $175,000
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 20 49% $500 $10,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 41 100% $4,512 $185,000

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 100% of freshman students at Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology received $5,366 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,366
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 41 100% $5,366 $220,000
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 41 100% $5,366 $220,000

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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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 38

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 35 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 3 students

Barbering/Barber

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 51 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 18 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 44 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

86.3%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 7 students are still enrolled in the school.

13.7%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology is greatly skewed towards women students, with 97.4% of undergraduate students being women and 2.6% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 78, with 76 women and 2 men.

  • men 2.6% 2 students
  • women 97.4% 76 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 22-24 27% 21 students
  • 18-19 22% 17 students
  • 25-29 21% 16 students
  • 20-21 13% 10 students
  • 30-34 12% 9 students
  • 35-39 6% 5 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes