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Model College of Hair Design
Saint Cloud, Minnesota · Private for-profit career college
Address: 201 Eighth Ave S, Saint Cloud, MN 56301 · Phone: 3202534222101 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Nov 2023 · Monitoring · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; Nov 2023 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Model College of Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school in Saint Cloud, MN offering cosmetology, esthetician, and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Model College of Hair Design has a 61.4% completion rate, above the 48.2% Minnesota state average, with median graduate debt of $7,139 and median earnings of $25,410 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Model College of Hair Design is $20,841, and federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV programs; 39.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,590 | $39,170 | $59,300 |
| Skincare specialists | $23,990 | $44,430 | $62,530 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $27,550 | $36,040 | $44,840 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Minnesota (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 | 44 | $22,462 | $24,615 | $8,454 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 36 | $22,462 | $24,615 | $8,454 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 13 | $22,462 | $24,615 | $8,454 |
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
Model College of Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV funding). The campus awards credentials most often in cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology, with cosmetology schools (44 completers), esthetician schools (36), and nail technician schools (13) making up its top program areas across three program families.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 61.4%, which is above the Minnesota state average of 48.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,139, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $25,410. The annual cost of attendance is $20,841, and 39.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income enrollees.
With a small undergraduate enrollment of 199 students in a small-city setting, this campus fits students pursuing focused, hands-on training in personal care trades rather than broad academic study. Program lengths in weeks or months are not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students, including career changers, should contact the school directly to confirm schedules and format. To verify accreditation status and review the latest outcome figures independently, consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Model College of Hair Design offers cosmetology, esthetician, and nail technician programs, with cosmetology being the largest program by completions (44), followed by esthetics (36) and nail technology (13).
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 status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, the school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants. About 39.4% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 61.4%, which is above the Minnesota state average of 48.2%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $7,139, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $25,410 for students from this campus.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported as $20,841.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which typically means it operates as a business rather than a public or nonprofit institution; tuition and outcomes should be compared carefully with similar programs.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length in weeks or months is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at the number or website provided to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?174321.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not report program schedules or formats, so fit for adult or career-changing students cannot be determined from federal data alone; contact the school to ask about flexible or evening options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for cosmetology, esthetics, or nail technology are not reported in this data; check with the Minnesota state licensing board and the school directly.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Model College of Hair Design by phone at 3202534222101 or visit their website at https://www.modelcollegeofhairdesign.com/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this listing; use the College Scorecard link to search and compare other cosmetology, esthetician, or nail technician programs in the area.
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.