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Washington Barber College Inc

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Students retention rate 74%
On-time graduation rate 83%

Located in Little Rock, Arkansas, Washington Barber College Inc 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 Washington Barber College Inc 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.

Washington Barber College Inc is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 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 10-to-1, Washington Barber College Inc emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 74% at Washington Barber College Inc suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

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 Washington Barber College Inc are 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.

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 Washington Barber College Inc was $14,375. 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

Washington Barber College Inc net price calculator

$14,375

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

Arkansas's average $12,405
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Washington Barber College Inc 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 $14,375 $629 (4%) $14,375
2021 $15,004 $3,314 (18%) $16,590
2020 $18,318 $709 (4%) $18,396
2019 $19,027 $2,393 (14%) $19,426
2018 $16,634 $2,887 (21%) $16,603
2017 $13,747 $4,119 (43%) $13,782 $16,282 $17,182
2016 $9,628 $2,991 (45%) $9,628
2015 $6,637 $1,962 (23%) $7,188
2014 $8,599 -- $8,086

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Washington Barber College Inc 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, 100 of freshman students at Washington Barber College Inc received on average $6,003 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.

$6,003
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 30 100% $6,003 $180,077
Other Federal Grant 30 100% $6,003 $180,077
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 30 100% $6,003 $180,077

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 100% of freshman students at Washington Barber College Inc received $8,615 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,615
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 30 100% $8,615 $258,439
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 30 100% $8,615 $258,439

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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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Washington Barber College Inc sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 19

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 19 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 60 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 50 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 50 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

83.3%

Dropout Rate

Out of 60 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 10 students dropped out of the school.

16.7%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

High

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Washington Barber College Inc is slightly skewed towards women students, with 51.7% of undergraduate students being women and 48.3% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 29, with 15 women and 14 men.

  • men 48.3% 14 students
  • women 51.7% 15 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 34% 10 students
  • 25-29 28% 8 students
  • 20-21 21% 6 students
  • 35-39 10% 3 students
  • 22-24 7% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Washington Barber College Inc provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Washington Barber College Inc 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

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families