Rob Roy Academy-New Bedford

Rob Roy Academy-New Bedford is a private for-profit institution in New Bedford, MA, offering programs at the less-than-two-year level. The school has a small enrollment of 23 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 59.5 out of 100. It reports an 83% completion rate and a 69% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), with the high completion rate suggesting that students who persist through the program tend to finish successfully.

The academy offers a single focused program in Cosmetology, training students in the full range of hair care, styling, coloring, and beauty services. The certificate program is designed to prepare graduates for the Massachusetts state cosmetology licensing examination and entry into the beauty industry.

Located in a midsize suburban area of New Bedford on the southeastern coast of Massachusetts, the school serves students in the greater South Coast region. The small class sizes provide an intimate learning environment, and graduates can pursue careers at salons and spas throughout southeastern Massachusetts and nearby Rhode Island.