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Strand College of Hair Design

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 20 to 1
Students retention rate 98%
On-time graduation rate 44%

Located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Strand College of Hair Design 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 Strand College 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.

Strand College 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Strand College of Hair Design is reported to be 44%, 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, South Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 69%.

Strand College of Hair Design boasts an impressive student retention rate of 98% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 73% 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 Strand College of Hair Design are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. 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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Program Length 7 months
Tuition and Fees $8,840
Books and Supplies -
Total Cost $8,840

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 Strand College of Hair Design was $10,755. 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

Strand College of Hair Design net price calculator

$10,755

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

South Carolina's average $16,874
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Strand College 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 $10,755 $1,667 (13%) $10,836 $12,196 $14,336 $15,160 $15,160
2021 $12,422 $484 (4%) $12,121 $12,058 $15,200 $15,590
2020 $11,938 $817 (7%) $11,586 $13,754 $13,623 $15,577 $15,577
2019 $11,121 $1,222 (10%) $11,322 $13,559 $13,162 $15,451 $15,451
2018 $12,343 $639 (5%) $11,266 $12,759 $14,330 $15,104
2017 $11,704 $597 (5%) $10,889 $12,189 $12,209 $14,969
2016 $12,301 $1,767 (17%) $11,629 $12,745 $14,156 $15,256
2015 $10,534 $307 (3%) $10,370 $10,795 $13,084 $13,774
2014 $10,227 -- $10,983 $11,450 $9,758 $14,079 $14,125

How does Strand College of Hair Design's $10,755 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for South Carolina colleges, that number is $16,874. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Academy of Hair Technology logo Academy of Hair Technology
Greenville SC
Private $15,797 47% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Strand College 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 Strand College of Hair Design received on average $3,893 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.

$3,893
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 63 50% $3,893 $245,239
Other Federal Grant 63 50% $3,893 $245,239
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 63 50% $3,893 $245,239

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 52% of freshman students at Strand College of Hair Design received $5,996 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,996
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 65 52% $5,996 $389,755
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 65 52% $5,996 $389,755

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.

$7,466
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Strand College of Hair Design sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 49

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 30 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 19 students

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 6

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Education

Total number of students graduated under this category 0

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 57 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 25 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 33 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

57.9%

Dropout Rate

Out of 57 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 23 students dropped out of the school.

40.4%

Transferred Out

Out of 57 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students transferred out of the school.

1.8%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Strand College 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 81, with 81 women and 0 men.

  • men 0.0% 0 students
  • women 100.0% 81 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 22-24 27% 22 students
  • 20-21 21% 17 students
  • 18-19 19% 15 students
  • 25-29 14% 11 students
  • 30-34 10% 8 students
  • 40-49 6% 5 students
  • 35-39 4% 3 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Strand College 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

Veteran Services

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