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American Hair Academy

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Students retention rate 80%
On-time graduation rate 74%

Located in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, American Hair Academy 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 American Hair Academy 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.

American Hair Academy 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, American Hair Academy emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

American Hair Academy boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 86% and 67%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 50 of freshman students at American Hair Academy received on average $5,928 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.

$5,928
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 3 50% $5,928 $17,785
Other Federal Grant 3 50% $5,928 $17,785
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 3 50% $5,928 $17,785

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of American Hair Academy 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 American Hair Academy students is 73.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 72.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 100.0%.

73.9%

  • white 70.0% 14 students

Service Offerings

American Hair Academy provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

American Hair Academy 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)