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Metro Detroit Barber College

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 30 to 1
Students retention rate 67%
On-time graduation rate 60%

Located in Detroit, Michigan, Metro Detroit Barber College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Metro Detroit Barber College 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.

Metro Detroit Barber College 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 retention rate of students at Metro Detroit Barber College is 67% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Michigan is 76%, while the national average is 69%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Metro Detroit Barber College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences
The most popular programs at Metro Detroit Barber College are 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.

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 53 of freshman students at Metro Detroit Barber College received on average $5,049 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.

$5,049
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 8 53% $5,049 $40,391
Other Federal Grant 8 53% $5,049 $40,391
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 8 53% $5,049 $40,391

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Metro Detroit Barber College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Metro Detroit Barber College students is 60.0%.

60.0%

  • African American 50.0% 3 students
  • white 75.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

Metro Detroit Barber College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Metro Detroit Barber College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)