Is this school public or private?

University Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit institution.

How many students are enrolled?

The school currently has 38 students.

What is the completion rate?

The reported completion rate is 80%.

Is financial aid available for low-income students?

Yes, 53.5% of students received Pell Grants in the most recent data.

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University Academy of Hair Design

Tuscaloosa, Alabama · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 38 students · CosmetologyBarbering

Avg net price / yr

$12,018

cheaper than 66% of comparable schools

Completion rate

80%

Median debt at completion

$9,833

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

not reported

About

University Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit school in Tuscaloosa, AL that mainly awards certificates. It offers an undergraduate certificate in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. Current enrollment stands at 38 students.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $12,018, while the median student debt at completion is $9,833. An 80% completion rate suggests a high likelihood of finishing the program. Earnings data for graduates 10 years after entry is not reported in the available federal records.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported

Questions students ask

Is this school public or private?: University Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit institution.
How many students are enrolled?: The school currently has 38 students.
What is the completion rate?: The reported completion rate is 80%.
How much do students typically owe in debt?: The median student debt at completion is $9,833.
Is financial aid available for low-income students?: Yes, 53.5% of students received Pell Grants in the most recent data.

Other options in Alabama

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Central Alabama Community College	Alexander City	$15,996	27.6%	$33,506
Coastal Alabama Community College	Bay Minette	$13,644	24.1%	$34,894
Gadsden State Community College	Gadsden	$3,515	31.2%	$32,937
New Beginning College of Cosmetology	Albertville	$14,347	47.8%	not reported
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan	Dothan	$1,170	36.5%	$31,399
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville	Hanceville	$13,170	44.4%	$39,842

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 476805. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.