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Asher Institute of Hampton

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 100%
On-time graduation rate 38%

Located in Hampton, Virginia, Asher Institute of Hampton 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 Asher Institute of Hampton 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.

Asher Institute of Hampton 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 Asher Institute of Hampton is 17-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Virginia is 14-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 Asher Institute of Hampton is reported to be 38%, 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, Virginia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 67% whereas the national average was 69%.

Asher Institute of Hampton boasts an impressive student retention rate of 100% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 81% 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 Asher Institute of Hampton 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 Asher Institute of Hampton was $18,234. 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

Asher Institute of Hampton net price calculator

$18,234

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

Virginia's average $18,298
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Asher Institute of Hampton 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 $18,234 $4,029 (28%) $18,234
2021 $14,205 $1,189 (9%) $12,982 $15,848
2020 $13,016 $1,167 (8%) $12,774 $16,807
2019 $14,183 $951 (6%) $13,785 $17,365
2018 $15,134 $1,820 (14%) $15,445 $16,638
2017 $13,314 $1,120 (9%) $13,758 $15,863
2016 $12,194 $2,915 (31%) $12,532 $15,119
2015 $9,279 $1,090 (13%) $9,094 $11,010 $11,397
2014 $8,189 -- $2,805 $9,478

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Asher Institute of Hampton 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, 84 of freshman students at Asher Institute of Hampton received on average $5,097 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.

$5,097
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 38 84% $5,097 $193,681
Other Federal Grant 38 84% $5,097 $193,681
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 38 84% $5,097 $193,681

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 44% of freshman students at Asher Institute of Hampton received $5,484 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,484
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 20 44% $5,484 $109,678
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 20 44% $5,484 $109,678

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.

$15,907
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Asher Institute of Hampton sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 41

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 30 students

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 10 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 13 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 5 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 8 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

61.5%

Dropout Rate

Out of 13 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 5 students dropped out of the school.

38.5%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Moderate

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Asher Institute of Hampton is largely skewed towards women students, with 61.8% of undergraduate students being women and 38.2% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 34, with 21 women and 13 men.

  • men 38.2% 13 students
  • women 61.8% 21 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 30-34 24% 8 students
  • 18-19 15% 5 students
  • 22-24 15% 5 students
  • 25-29 15% 5 students
  • 40-49 15% 5 students
  • 20-21 12% 4 students
  • 35-39 6% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Asher Institute of Hampton 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)