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Capilo School of Hair Design

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 88%
On-time graduation rate 5%

Located in Augusta, Maine, Capilo School 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 Capilo 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.

Capilo 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 Capilo School of Hair Design is 17-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Maine 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 Capilo School of Hair Design is reported to be 5%, 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, Maine state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 69%.

Capilo School of Hair Design boasts an impressive student retention rate of 88% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 76%, respectively.


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

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Capilo School of Hair Design are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, 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.

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

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 Capilo School of Hair Design was $14,402. 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

Capilo School of Hair Design net price calculator

$14,402

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

Maine's average $13,300
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Capilo 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 $14,402 $406 (3%) $13,945 $11,418 $15,486 $18,463 $17,790
2021 $14,808 $1,760 (11%) $15,233 $15,932 $13,521 $18,212 $17,512
2020 $16,568 $503 (3%) $15,070 $16,267 $19,721 $18,587 $20,647
2019 $16,065 $13 $15,041 $15,105 $16,174 $18,554 $18,174
2018 $16,078 $3,821 (31%) $15,810 $16,188 $16,963 $16,293 $19,733
2017 $12,257 $1,023 (8%) $11,012 $11,523 $13,843 $14,520 $15,891
2016 $13,280 $681 (5%) $11,994 $13,380 $13,574 $14,443 $16,939
2015 $12,599 $249 (2%) $12,075 $12,729 $13,664 $13,788 $16,774
2014 $12,848 -- $12,233 $12,918 $13,449 $14,418 $14,707

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Capilo School of Hair Design during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 81 of freshman students at Capilo School of Hair Design received on average $4,089 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.

$4,089
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 67 46% $4,073 $272,892
Other Federal Grant 73 50% $4,114 $300,344
State Grant/Scholarships 35 24% $1,884 $65,954
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 60 41% $1,869 $112,148
Total Grant & Scholarships 117 81% $4,089 $478,446

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 57% of freshman students at Capilo School of Hair Design received $5,678 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,678
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 83 57% $5,678 $471,278
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 83 57% $5,678 $471,278

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.

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.

$7,184
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Capilo School of Hair Design sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 146

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 45 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 41 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 34 students

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 22 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 104 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 5 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 85 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

81.7%

Dropout Rate

Out of 104 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 19 students dropped out of the school.

18.3%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Capilo School of Hair Design is greatly skewed towards women students, with 92.4% of undergraduate students being women and 7.6% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 170, with 157 women and 13 men.

  • men 7.6% 13 students
  • women 92.4% 157 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 20-21 26% 45 students
  • 18-19 22% 38 students
  • 22-24 19% 32 students
  • 25-29 15% 26 students
  • 30-34 7% 12 students
  • 35-39 6% 11 students
  • 40-49 1% 2 students
  • 50-64 1% 2 students

Residency of Students

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

State name Students Count Percentage
Maine 97 100.00%

Miscellaneous

Educational Offerings

Capilo 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

Veteran Services

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