Students attend Hair Professionals in Sycamore, IL, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Hair Professionals degrees go up to the Certificate.
The school is known for its programs in beauty and cosmetology.
Hair Professionals is selective and does not offer open admission.
There are 182 students at the school (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at Hair Professionals are female.
A lot of students at the school 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 skills 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 Sycamore
2245 Gateway Drive
Sycamore, IL 60178
General Phone: (815) 756-3596
http://www.hairpros.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 50 | cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, cosmetoloty instructor, manicurist |
Number of programs and degrees for Hair Professionals in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 43 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 7 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Hair Professionals had a total enrollment of 182 students (158 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 2% |
| Women | 98% |
| Full-Time | 19% |
| Part-Time | 81% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 27% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
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 | 91 % |
| Part-Time | 93 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 67% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Sycamore, 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 | 140 | 134 | 96% | 134 | 100% |
| Men | 4 | 3 | 75% | 3 | 100% |
| Women | 136 | 131 | 96% | 131 | 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 2332200)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
(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 degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
Notable:
Career counseling
Career services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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