College of Hair Design-Downtown

304 S Eleventh St
Lincoln, NE 68508
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

College of Hair Design-Downtown serves 53 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 38%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 53 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 83%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

College of Hair Design-Downtown ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
College of Hair Design-Downtown
(NE) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
6 staff
16 staff
Number of Programs Offered
2
3
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of College of Hair Design-Downtown has declined by 56% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The College of Hair Design-Downtown diversity score of 0.80 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 24% over five years.
Total Enrollment
53 students
220 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
27:1
# Full-Time Students
53 students
138 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
53 students
186 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
53 students
131 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
2%
% Asian
6%
2%
% Hispanic
33%
16%
% Black
12%
6%
% White
17%
62%
% Hawaiian
17%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
% Unknown races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.80
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
67%
51%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,200
$35,400

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
76%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,499
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,393
$4,750
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is College of Hair Design-Downtown's ranking?
College of Hair Design-Downtown ranks among the top 20% of community college in Nebraska for: Diversity in US community colleges and Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 53 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 83%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Lancaster County, NE community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Lancaster County, NE is College of Hair Design-Downtown. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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