The Academy of Hair Design-Pearl saw a 26.8% rise in tuition fees for the 2022-23 school year, based on recent disclosures, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the private for-profit institution paid $18,000 this year, which is $3,800 higher than the $14,200 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
All undergraduate students at the school are residents of Mississippi.
Data indicates that every full-time undergraduate who began studies at Academy of Hair Design-Pearl in 2022-23 received some form of student financial aid. Specifically, nine students were awarded grants or scholarships totaling $54,111, while 11 students secured student loans exceeding $73,296.
Across the entire undergraduate body, 48 students benefited from grants or scholarships amounting to $248,276. Additionally, 45 students obtained federal student loans totaling $257,316.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 9 | 75% | $54,111 | $6,012 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 9 | 75% | $54,111 | $6,012 |
| Federal student loans | 11 | 92% | $73,296 | $6,663 |
| Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 11 | 92% | $73,296 | $6,663 |
| Total student aid | 12 | 100% | $127,407 | $10,617 |
