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Grabber School of Hair Design

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
Students retention rate 22%
On-time graduation rate 10%

Located in St. Louis, Missouri, Grabber 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 Grabber 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.

Grabber 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 Grabber School of Hair Design is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Missouri is 16-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 Grabber School of Hair Design is reported to be 10%, 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, Missouri state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at Grabber School of Hair Design is 22% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Missouri is 72%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Grabber School of Hair Design do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • 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 Grabber School of Hair Design are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. 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

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 Grabber School of Hair Design was $13,554. 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

Grabber School of Hair Design net price calculator

$13,554

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

Missouri's average $13,174
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Grabber 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 $13,554 $1,044 (8%) $14,169 $15,509 $16,192
2021 $12,510 $410 (3%) $12,288 $10,457 $14,078 $16,132 $16,132
2020 $12,100 $889 (8%) $11,312 $11,750 $13,780 $16,617 $16,484
2019 $11,211 $668 (6%) $10,955 $13,771 $12,786 $15,605 $16,436
2018 $10,543 $455 (4%) $10,551 $12,768 $14,265 $16,228 $16,228
2017 $10,998 $518 (5%) $11,777 $12,780 $14,957
2016 $10,480 $244 (2%) $10,701 $10,869 $13,456 $15,017 $15,252
2015 $10,724 $500 (5%) $10,740 $10,827 $13,576
2014 $10,224 -- $10,076 $12,358 $13,398 $15,061

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Grabber School 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, 19 of freshman students at Grabber School of Hair Design received on average $3,602 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.

$3,602
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 19 19% $3,602 $68,447
Other Federal Grant 19 19% $3,602 $68,447
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 19 19% $3,602 $68,447

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 19% of freshman students at Grabber School of Hair Design received $7,180 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,180
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 19 19% $7,180 $136,421
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 19 19% $7,180 $136,421

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.

$13,091
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

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

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 192

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 93 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 53 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 46 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 30 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 3 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 27 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

90.0%

Dropout Rate

Out of 30 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 3 students dropped out of the school.

10.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Grabber School of Hair Design is greatly skewed towards women students, with 98.5% of undergraduate students being women and 1.5% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 206, with 203 women and 3 men.

  • men 1.5% 3 students
  • women 98.5% 203 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 24% 50 students
  • 22-24 22% 46 students
  • 20-21 17% 34 students
  • 18-19 13% 26 students
  • 30-34 11% 22 students
  • 35-39 7% 14 students
  • 40-49 5% 10 students
  • 50-64 1% 3 students

Miscellaneous

Educational Offerings

Grabber 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.
  • Academic