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Model College of Hair Design

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Students retention rate 61%
On-time graduation rate 38%

Located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, Model College of Hair Design is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Model College 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.

Model College 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Model College of Hair Design emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Model College of Hair Design 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, Minnesota state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at Model College of Hair Design is 61% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Minnesota is 72%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Model College 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 Model College 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 Model College of Hair Design was $12,185. 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

Model College of Hair Design net price calculator

$12,185

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

Minnesota's average $15,223
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Model College 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 $12,185 $4,392 (56%) $10,989 $12,808 $9,665 $15,333 $14,954
2021 $7,793 $473 (6%) $6,675 $8,495 $10,261 $14,066 $13,781
2020 $8,266 $1,903 (19%) $7,114 $8,934 $10,700 $14,505 $14,220
2019 $10,169 $2,113 (26%) $10,395 $9,387 $12,731 $16,117
2018 $8,056 $1,137 (12%) $8,051 $9,446 $11,095
2017 $9,193 $657 (7%) $10,910 $11,196 $13,856 $14,106
2016 $9,850 $452 (5%) $11,115 $11,546 $14,321 $14,225
2015 $9,398 $1,860 (17%) $11,082 $12,338 $12,184 $11,311
2014 $11,258 -- $11,861 $11,933 $12,373 $12,435

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Model College of Hair Design during 2022 academic year.

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

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 90 of freshman students at Model College of Hair Design received on average $3,091 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.

$3,091
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 46 67% $2,716 $124,958
Other Federal Grant 46 67% $2,716 $124,958
State Grant/Scholarships 26 38% $2,487 $64,664
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 14 20% $145 $2,034
Total Grant & Scholarships 62 90% $3,091 $191,656

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 46% of freshman students at Model College of Hair Design received $4,857 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,857
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 32 46% $4,857 $155,428
Private Loans 7 10% $7,286 $51,000
Total Loans 32 46% $6,451 $206,428

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.

$3,000
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Model College of Hair Design sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 89

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 54 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 25 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 10 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 52 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 20 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 32 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

61.5%

Dropout Rate

Out of 52 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 7 students dropped out of the school.

13.5%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 13 students are still enrolled in the school.

25.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Model College of Hair Design is greatly skewed towards women students, with 96.1% of undergraduate students being women and 3.9% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 128, with 123 women and 5 men.

  • men 3.9% 5 students
  • women 96.1% 123 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 35% 45 students
  • 22-24 16% 20 students
  • 20-21 15% 19 students
  • 25-29 15% 19 students
  • 30-34 8% 10 students
  • 35-39 7% 9 students
  • 40-49 5% 6 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Model College of Hair Design provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Model College 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