College of Hair Design, located in the metropolitan area of Waterloo, Iowa, offers cosmetology training for interested students. For the last twenty-four straight years this school has received its accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. The primary program offered by College of Hair Design is in cosmetology, which prepares students with the skills and education needed to obtain licensure and seek out long term employment after graduation. In addition, this school also has a hair styling program, which focuses on the art of hair styling.
Over the last several years close to 110 students have graduated from this school. Between the years of 2007-2009 the estimated average default rate for students taking loans to cover the tuition costs for this school was around 17%.
College of Hair Design offers job placement opportunities for graduates looking for work. Local and state licensing procedures may differ, and as such it is suggested students lookup obtaining a license in cosmetology. Students can learn more about College of Hair Design, including licensure preparation, by visiting chd.net.
Programs Offered
Below is a listing of the programs that may be offered at College of Hair Design – Waterloo. Actual programs may differ from the list below, to get an official list of programs offered please visit the school's website or by phone at (563) 589-0200.
Barber (2,100 Hours)
Barber program takes usually sixteen months to complete. Students that complete this program may be eligible to pursue licensing.
Program Details:
- Estimated tuition cost of this program is $18,000*
- Cost of required supplies: $3,500*
- 25 students completed the barber program last year
- Takes about 16 months to complete
Notes:
*The posted costs for tuition, fees and supplies are determined through historical data and may not represent current costs.
**Repayment rates, earnings, and loan payments are estimated to provide a comparative context. For more detailed information individuals are asked to contact the school.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The net cost of this school is close to $7,000 annually, after the various types of aid, including scholarships and grants, are taken into consideration. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. Students wishing to apply to College of Hair Design – Waterloo must pay an application fee of $100. Financial aid information may be obtained by contacting the financial aid office at (319) 232-9995 x100. The financial details shown on this page are an approximation. The actual costs may differ, please contact College of Hair Design – Waterloo for more information.
Note: Financial aid is only available for those who qualify, check with the school for details.
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 98% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 75% | $5,782 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 62% | $7,958 |
Other Cosmetology Schools Nearby
The list of nearby cosmetology schools below offer beauty and cosmetology programs similar to College of Hair Design – Waterloo. Click the links below to get a detailed profile for each school.
- La James International College - Cedar Falls in Cedar Rapids, IA (5 miles away)
- Iowa School of Beauty - Marshalltown in Mount Vernon, IA (45 miles away)
- Capri College - Cedar Rapids in Dubuque, IA (49 miles away)