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Hays Academy of Hair Design

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Students retention rate 77%
On-time graduation rate 6%

Located in Hays, Kansas, Hays Academy of Hair Design is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Hays Academy 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.

Hays Academy 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Hays Academy of Hair Design emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Hays Academy of Hair Design is reported to be 6%, 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, Kansas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 69%.

Hays Academy of Hair Design boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 76%, respectively.


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

Tuition & Fees

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 Hays Academy of Hair Design was $12,954. 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

Hays Academy of Hair Design net price calculator

$12,954

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

Kansas's average $14,909
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Hays Academy 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 $12,954 $2,280 (21%) $12,886 $13,769 $14,552 $15,935 $17,723
2021 $10,674 $354 (3%) $12,290 $11,307 $13,451 $14,946 $15,198
2020 $11,028 $515 (4%) $12,764 $10,812 $14,731 $16,370 $16,370
2019 $11,543 $681 (6%) $11,640 $12,869 $14,070 $16,407 $16,574
2018 $12,224 $431 (3%) $11,688 $13,822 $14,998 $16,722 $17,136
2017 $12,655 $854 (6%) $13,523 $14,496 $14,324 $17,363 $16,219
2016 $13,509 $15 $12,926 $14,016 $15,233 $17,134 $17,134
2015 $13,524 $1,983 (17%) $12,091 $13,366 $15,449 $16,104 $16,910
2014 $11,541 -- $10,853 $10,967 $14,796 $16,093 $16,093

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Hays Academy 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, 64 of freshman students at Hays Academy of Hair Design received on average $4,772 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.

$4,772
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 37 64% $4,772 $176,568
Other Federal Grant 37 64% $4,772 $176,568
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 37 64% $4,772 $176,568

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 74% of freshman students at Hays Academy of Hair Design received $6,181 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,181
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 43 74% $6,181 $265,771
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 43 74% $6,181 $265,771

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.

NO DATA

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.

$15,675
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Hays Academy of Hair Design sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 46

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 42 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 34 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 23 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

67.7%

Dropout Rate

Out of 34 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 10 students dropped out of the school.

29.4%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 1 students are still enrolled in the school.

2.9%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Hays Academy 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 94, with 94 women and 0 men.

  • men 0.0% 0 students
  • women 100.0% 94 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 40% 38 students
  • 20-21 36% 34 students
  • 22-24 10% 9 students
  • 25-29 7% 7 students
  • 30-34 3% 3 students
  • 35-39 1% 1 students
  • 40-49 1% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Hays Academy of Hair Design provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Hays Academy 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