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New Directions Hair Academy

Overview of New Directions Hair Academy

New Directions Hair Academy is located in Nashville, TN (a large city). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by New Directions Hair Academy is the Certificate.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in beauty and cosmetology.

New Directions Hair Academy Selectivity

New Directions Hair Academy does not offer open admission. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

New Directions Hair Academy had 198 enrolled students in 2007. A very high share of students at the school are female.

Student Life

A lot of students at New Directions Hair Academy attend part-time.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting New Directions Hair Academy

New Directions Hair Academy
3744 Old Hickory Blvd Ste A2
Nashville, TN 37209-4353
General Phone: (901) 323-6100
http://leadersinbeautyed.com

New Directions Hair Academy Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Beauty And Cosmetology102aesthetician and skin care, cosmetology, manicurist

Number of programs and degrees for New Directions Hair Academy in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year552
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years471

Student Body

In 2007, New Directions Hair Academy had a total enrollment of 198 students (153 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Women100%
Full-Time71%
Part-Time29%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White73%
Black27%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-1918%
20-2127%
22-2428%
25-2915%
30-349%
35-393%

New Directions Hair Academy Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time83 %
Part-Time75 %

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating66%

New Directions Hair Academy Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Nashville, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

New Directions Hair Academy Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total2828100%28100%
Women2828100%28100%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPAnot required
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)not required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

New Directions Hair Academy Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
New Directions Hair Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3149300)

New Directions Hair Academy Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

New Directions Hair Academy Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets New Directions Hair Academy Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%New Directions Hair Academy % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%New Directions Hair Academy % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
Female % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%New Directions Hair Academy Female % of student body
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%New Directions Hair Academy % of freshmen enrolled part-time
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Career services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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