Hays Academy of Hair Design

Hays Academy of Hair Design is a private for-profit institution in Hays, KS, providing less-than-two-year vocational training. The school has a total enrollment of 112 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 59.67 out of 100. It reports a 74% completion rate and an 83% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), indicating strong student persistence through its programs.

The school specializes in beauty industry education, with its core offering being a Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General certificate program. This focused curriculum prepares students with the hands-on skills and theoretical knowledge required for state cosmetology licensure and careers in hair styling, skincare, and salon management.

Hays Academy of Hair Design operates in Hays, a community in western Kansas. As a small, specialized institution, it provides personalized training for students seeking to enter the cosmetology field in the region. The school's compact size allows for close instructor-student interaction throughout the program.