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Lil Lou's Beauty and Barber College-Hammond
Hammond, Indiana · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 5625 Hohman Avenue, Hammond, IN 46320 · Phone: (219) 554-3993 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jul 2025 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Dec 2024 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Lil Lou's Beauty and Barber College-Hammond is a private for-profit trade school in Hammond, Indiana, offering barber and cosmetology programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 66.7% completion rate versus a 65.5% state average, with graduates carrying a median debt of $14,302. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Lil Lou's Beauty and Barber College-Hammond is $26,049, and the school participates in federal financial aid programs. About 61.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $29,670 | $33,600 | $55,850 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,890 | $32,830 | $44,910 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Indiana (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | $14,167 | $12,776 | $15,579 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | $14,167 | $12,776 | $15,579 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Lil Lou's Beauty and Barber College-Hammond is a private for-profit trade school located in Hammond, Indiana. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants to help pay for tuition. The school's main program areas are barber schools and cosmetology schools, offering a small, focused set of career-training options for students entering the personal care trades.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 66.7%, which is near the Indiana state average of 65.5% for similar programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $14,302. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $26,049, and 61.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for federal need-based aid.
With only 26 undergraduate students enrolled and 8 trade completers reported, this is a small campus suited to students seeking short, hands-on training in barbering or cosmetology rather than a multi-year degree path. The setting may appeal to career changers looking for a defined, skills-focused program rather than a traditional academic setting. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and review detailed outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, and contact the school for specifics not covered in federal reporting, such as program length or scheduling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Lil Lou's Beauty and Barber College-Hammond offers barber school and cosmetology school programs. These are the only two program families reported for this campus.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 66.7%, which is near the Indiana state average of 65.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $14,302, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard link for further details.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $26,049.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels, aid eligibility rules, and program structure compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in federal data for this campus. Contact the school directly at (219) 554-3993 or via its website for this information.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review federal outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the provided scorecard link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's small enrollment and focused barber and cosmetology programs may suit adults seeking short, hands-on career training, though specific program lengths and scheduling are not reported in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Lil Lou's Beauty and Barber College-Hammond at (219) 554-3993 or through its website, https://www.lillousbeautyandbarbercollege.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby trade schools is not reported here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and debt across schools.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.