Average

Score: 52/100

Stage One-The Hair School

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Lake Charles, Louisiana 70605

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Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 81%

Outcomes

73/100

Affordability

46/100

Resources

51/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

33/100

Quick Stats

Total Enrollment

81%

Graduation Rate

90%

Retention Rate

18.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Stage One-The Hair School Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $273,937
Avg rent near campus: $1,440/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 70601 (8.0% cap, Lake Charles)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

95%

Receive Any Aid

84%

Receive Pell Grants

81%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 34 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Stage One-The Hair School's top programs commonly pursue.

Makeup artists, theatrical and performance

$50k/yr 7,000 jobs

Skincare specialists

$42k/yr 97,400 jobs

Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

$35k/yr 575,200 jobs

Manicurists and pedicurists

$35k/yr 210,100 jobs

Shampooers

$31k/yr 18,500 jobs

Student Demographics

Total Students

100%

Women

84%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 87%

Hispanic 1%

Black 11%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 84%

25-64 (Adult) 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Stage One-The Hair School?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Stage One-The Hair School?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Stage One-The Hair School?

The graduation rate at Stage One-The Hair School is 81%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.

Is Stage One-The Hair School a good school?

Stage One-The Hair School has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Stage One-The Hair School?

Stage One-The Hair School has a total enrollment of 79 students. Most students (84%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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