School Highlights
The Professional Hair Design Academy serves 66 students (64% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the state average of 35%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
The Professional Hair Design Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The Professional Hair Design Academy
(WI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
419 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of The Professional Hair Design Academy has declined by 25% over five years.
The The Professional Hair Design Academy diversity score of 0.32 is less than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has grown by 113% over five years.
Total Enrollment
66 students
5,183 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
42 students
798 students
# Part-Time Students
24 students
4,385 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
373 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
42 students
798 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
27 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
24 students
4,624 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
148 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
10%
% Black
5%
9%
% White
2%
65%
% Hawaiian
82%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
8%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.55
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
70%
48%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
22%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,700
$34,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,300
$9,726
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
88%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Professional Hair Design Academy's ranking?
The Professional Hair Design Academy ranks among the top 20% of community college in Wisconsin for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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