Designer Barber & Stylist School

Designer Barber & Stylist School is a private for-profit vocational school located in Fort Smith, AR. Situated in a small city setting, the school enrolls 142 students (IPEDS 2023) and specializes in barber training. The institution reports an 81% completion rate and a 90% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), with its retention rate being notably strong among vocational schools in the region.

The school offers a certificate program in Barbering, providing students with the hands-on skills and technical knowledge needed to pursue state licensure as a barber. Training covers hair cutting, shaving, styling, and the business fundamentals of operating in a barbershop environment.

Designer Barber & Stylist School holds an overall quality score of 65.50 out of 100. With its focused single-program approach and strong retention numbers, the school serves as a dedicated barber training option for students in the Fort Smith area and the broader western Arkansas region.