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Shear Ego International School of Hair Design

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 19 to 1
Students retention rate 85%
On-time graduation rate 36%

Located in Rochester, New York, Shear Ego International School of Hair Design is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Shear Ego International School 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.

Shear Ego International School 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 Shear Ego International School of Hair Design is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in New York 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 Shear Ego International School of Hair Design is reported to be 36%, 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, New York state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 58% whereas the national average was 69%.

Shear Ego International School of Hair Design boasts an impressive student retention rate of 85% , 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

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 Shear Ego International School of Hair Design are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Barbering/Barber, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other. 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

Barbering/Barber

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other

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 Shear Ego International School of Hair Design was $23,936. 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

Shear Ego International School of Hair Design net price calculator

$23,936

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

New York's average $12,043
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Shear Ego International School 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 $23,936 $1,718 (8%) $24,645 $24,306 $29,331
2021 $22,218 $1,320 (6%) $24,263 $22,531 $23,988
2020 $23,538 $3,484 (17%) $24,505 $22,965
2019 $20,054 $3,249 (14%) $22,005 $26,157 $22,797 $25,157
2018 $23,303 $1,445 (6%) $22,385 $24,074 $27,633
2017 $24,748 $4,386 (22%) $25,543 $28,926
2016 $20,362 $2,568 (14%) $21,278
2015 $17,794 $5,998 (25%) $17,794
2014 $23,792 -- $23,792

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Shear Ego International School 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, 53 of freshman students at Shear Ego International School of Hair Design received on average $4,492 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.

$4,492
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 19 53% $4,492 $85,356
Other Federal Grant 19 53% $4,492 $85,356
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 19 53% $4,492 $85,356

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 69% of freshman students at Shear Ego International School of Hair Design received $6,606 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,606
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 25 69% $6,606 $165,161
Private Loans 3 8% $7,533 $22,600
Total Loans 25 69% $7,510 $187,761

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 Shear Ego International School of Hair Design sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 165

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 39 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 36 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 32 students

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts

Undergraduate Certificate 32 students

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 26 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 58 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 21 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 48 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

82.8%

Dropout Rate

Out of 58 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 10 students dropped out of the school.

17.2%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Shear Ego International School of Hair Design is greatly skewed towards women students, with 90.4% of undergraduate students being women and 9.6% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 156, with 141 women and 15 men.

  • men 9.6% 15 students
  • women 90.4% 141 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 22-24 21% 32 students
  • 25-29 20% 31 students
  • 20-21 19% 29 students
  • 18-19 17% 27 students
  • 30-34 13% 21 students
  • 35-39 4% 7 students
  • 40-49 4% 7 students
  • 50-64 1% 1 students

Residency of Students

The following interactive map shows the residency of undergraduate students who enrolled at Shear Ego International School of Hair Design in the 2022 academic year.

State name Students Count Percentage
New York 6 100.00%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Shear Ego International School of Hair Design provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates

Educational Offerings

Shear Ego International School 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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

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