Grabber School of Hair Design
Grabber School of Hair Design is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in St. Louis, MO. It offers 4 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc. (1/1/1988 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Grabber School of Hair Design is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and the 2025 tuition and fees is $17,596. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist programs ($16,042). The length of the program is 1,500 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 11 months.
The following table shows the 4 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Grabber School of Hair Design.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $17,596 | $3,300 | 1,500 Hours | 11 Months | $16,042 |
| 2 | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $13,753 | $3,150 | 900 Hours | 7 Months | $9,978 |
| 3 | Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | $2,746 | $1,000 | 400 Hours | 3 Months | $5,356 |
| 4 | Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | $7,730 | $300 | 600 Hours | 5 Months | $7,334 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 182 students attended Grabber School of Hair Design in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 11 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 2 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 24 (full-time) and 7 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Grabber School of Hair Design is 73% and the retention rate is 56% at the school.
| Student Population | 182 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 73% |
| Number of Faculty | 13 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Grabber School of Hair Design is $17,596
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
42% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,815 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $17,596 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $3,300 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $8,063 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $2,150 |
| Average Financial Amount | $5,815 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Grabber School of Hair Design offers 4 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 205 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 2 | 0 | 38 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 | 167 |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 205 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Grabber School of Hair Design are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 205 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 38 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 167 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 38 completers |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | ✕ | 38 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 38 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 167 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 83 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | ✕ | 84 |
| Total | 167 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 182 students have enrolled into Grabber School of Hair Design. By gender, 1 male and 181 female students are attending the school.
There are 113 White (62.09%), 57 Black/African American (31.32%), 3 Hispanic (1.65%), 5 Asian (2.75%), and 7 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 182 | 1 | 181 |
| American Indian/Native American | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Black/African American | 57 | 1 | 56 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 113 | 0 | 113 |
| Two More | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Un-Known | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 9833 Watson Road, St. Louis, MO
- 314-966-8888
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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