The Hair Academy

2101 East Broadway Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58501
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

The Hair Academy serves 65 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority American), which is more than the state average of 28%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 60%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

The Hair Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Hair Academy
(ND) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
4 staff
14 staff
Number of Programs Offered
1
4

Student Body

The student population of The Hair Academy has grown by 47% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The The Hair Academy diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 112% over five years.
Total Enrollment
65 students
239 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
65 students
127 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
65 students
239 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
65 students
127 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
8%
3%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
5%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
40%
72%
% Hawaiian
37%
1%
% Two or more races
11%
4%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
88%
59%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,871
$9,600
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,354
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Hair Academy's ranking?
The Hair Academy ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Dakota for: Diversity in US community colleges and Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 60%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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