Hair Professionals is found in Palos Hills, IL. Palos Hills is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Certificate at Hair Professionals.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
Students numbered 179 in 2007-2008 at Hair Professionals. A very high share of students at the school are female.
A lot of students at Hair Professionals attend part-time.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our highly skilled staff of instructors, combined with a spacious well-equipped facility, are dedicated to Excellence in Cosmetology, Skin Care and Nail education. Each student, after completing their course of training, will be able to demonstrate job entry sklls in required subjects, take and pass a final school examination in both theoretical and practical skills and qualify for examination to obtain an Illinois license, if applicable."
More complete details are provided below.
Hair Professionals Career College Palos Hills
10321 S Roberts Rd
Palos Hills, IL 60465
General Phone: (708) 430-1755
http://www.hairpros.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 84 | aesthetician and skin care, cosmetology, manicurist |
| Education and Teaching | 2 | teacher education and development |
Number of programs and degrees for Hair Professionals in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 48 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 38 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Hair Professionals had a total enrollment of 179 students (154 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 1% |
| Women | 99% |
| Full-Time | 40% |
| Part-Time | 60% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
| Part-Time | 82 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 52% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Palos Hills, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 120 | 109 | 91% | 109 | 100% |
| Men | 2 | 1 | 50% | 1 | 100% |
| Women | 118 | 108 | 92% | 108 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Financial Aid:
Hair Professionals participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2587700)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hair Professionals Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
Notable:
Career counseling
Career services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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