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The Hair Academy

Bismarck, ND·Private for-profit·65 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. strong 78% graduation rate.

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65
Students
$14,950
Net Price
78%
Grad Rate
$31,370
Earnings
10 yr
$11,630
Debt

About This School

The Hair Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Bismarck, North Dakota with approximately 65 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $14,950 per year. The graduation rate is 78%, and the typical graduate earns $31,370 within 10 years of enrollment.

Worth considering if you're set on a cosmetology career in the Bismarck area — the median debt at graduation is a manageable $10,000, which is relatively low for a vocational program. That said, the $15,739 annual net price is still a real cost for a certificate program at a small, for-profit school with only 56 students, so make sure you've compared it against community college alternatives nearby. Ask the school directly for its graduation rate and job placement numbers before committing — for-profit institutions vary widely, and those figures matter more here than the school's size or setting.

Setting
Small city

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
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Out-of-State Tuition
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Avg Net Price
$14,950
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$12,829
$30–48k$14,296
$48–75k$18,579
$75–110k$17,579
$110k+$20,224

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants44%
Median debt at graduation$11,630

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
78%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$31,370
after enrollment
Median Debt
$11,630
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$11,630
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$28,950
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$31,370
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.7x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White78%
Hispanic/Latino2%
Two or more races9%
American Indian/Alaska Native11%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (65 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

The Hair Academy

2101 East Broadway Avenue

Bismarck, ND 58501

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Hair Academy cost?

The average net price at The Hair Academy is about $14,950 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.

What is the graduation rate at The Hair Academy?

The Hair Academy has a graduation rate of 78%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.

Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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