Boise Barber College

Boise Barber College is a private for-profit institution in Boise, Idaho, offering programs at the less-than-two-year level. The school enrolls approximately 140 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 59.17 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 69% and a retention rate of 89% (IPEDS 2023), indicating strong student follow-through in its focused training programs.

The college specializes in barbering and beauty instruction, offering certificate programs in Barbering/Barber and Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. Both programs are designed to prepare students for state licensure and careers in the personal care industry. The instructor program provides an additional career path for experienced barbers looking to teach the next generation.

Situated in Boise, a midsize city and Idaho's state capital, Boise Barber College benefits from a growing local economy and steady demand for licensed barbers and cosmetology instructors. The school's small enrollment allows for a hands-on training environment with close student-instructor interaction.