School Highlights
College of Hair Design-Downtown serves 57 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 37%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Minority enrollment: 91%
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
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
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
233 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of College of Hair Design-Downtown has declined by 51% over five years.
The College of Hair Design-Downtown diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has grown by 82% over five years.
Total Enrollment
57 students
1,449 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
# Full-Time Students
57 students
127 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,322 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
26 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
57 students
114 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
14 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,322 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
357 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
23%
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
16%
% Black
35%
6%
% White
9%
63%
% Hawaiian
28%
2%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.57
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
80%
45%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,200
$35,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,499
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,393
$4,750
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- School Mascot: None
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.
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