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Barber Schools in Indianapolis, IN

Barber schools in Indianapolis offer local training in cutting, shaving and shop skills. Compare these campus options and published costs, then prepare for Indiana's 1,500-hour education requirement, PSI written exam and license application.

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Barber training requirement1,500 hours in Indiana
Full-time course exampleA+ Barber School: approximately 42 weeks
Published diploma priceKenny's: $20,040 tuition; $22,000 total
Recent cohortMended Arrows: August 11, 2026 start

Barber training at Indianapolis campuses

The table covers adult courses with a published recurring start or current 2026 cohort. Each school's check line names its Active Beauty Culture School license, expiration and verification date from the Indiana board's facility lookup.

4 local programs listed

SchoolProgramCredentialLengthScheduleCost
A+ Barber SchoolIndianapolis, INIndiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners: Active Beauty Culture School license SC42000004; expires February 1, 2028; checked October 27, 2026
Classes begin every six weeks on Monday, or Tuesday when Monday is a school holiday. Licensed cosmetologists can ask about its separate crossover track.
School page 		Barber1,500 clock hours; approximately 42 weeks full-timeMonday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; 37.5 attendance hours/weekAsk school
Kenny's Academy of BarberingIndianapolis, INIndiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners: Active Beauty Culture School license SC39700000; expires February 1, 2027; checked October 27, 2026
West campus. Published starts: first Tuesday of March, June, September and December. Ask which classes require campus attendance. Catalog distance education includes in-person evaluations; confirm your hybrid or campus attendance plan.
School page 		BarberingBarber Science Diploma1,500 hoursFull-time: 34 hours/week; part-time: 20 hours/week (2026-2027 catalog)$20,040 tuition; $22,000 total (2026-2027 catalog, updated February 23, 2026)
Kenny's Academy of Barbering - EastIndianapolis, INIndiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners: Active Beauty Culture School license SC41500007; expires February 1, 2027; checked October 27, 2026
Caito Drive location. Catalog starts recur in March, June, September and December; request the East campus attendance plan. Catalog distance education includes in-person evaluations; confirm your hybrid or campus attendance plan.
School page 		BarberingBarber Science Diploma1,500 hoursFull-time: 34 hours/week; part-time: 20 hours/week (2026-2027 catalog)$20,040 tuition; $22,000 total (2026-2027 catalog, updated February 23, 2026)
Mended Arrows Academy of BarberingIndianapolis, INIndiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners: Active Beauty Culture School license SC42600014; expires February 1, 2030; checked October 27, 2026
Current inaugural cohort began August 11, 2026; no later start is published. The school also lists mental health support training; Indiana barber licensure requires separate testing and application.
School page 		Licensed Barber TrainingHealing-Centered Barber Certification1,500 hoursAsk school$10,000 tuition; $12,500 total program cost (school page checked October 27, 2026)

Indianapolis campuses first, then nearby cities. Details come from each school's website; costs and start dates change, so confirm with the school.

Barber schools near Indianapolis: campus details

A+ Barber School Indianapolis, IN

The Heathrow Way barber course teaches haircutting, shaving, scalp massage, facials, chemical services and shop management.

Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners: Active Beauty Culture School license SC42000004; expires February 1, 2028; checked October 27, 2026
Program
Barber
Length
1,500 clock hours; approximately 42 weeks full-time
Schedule
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; 37.5 attendance hours/week
Address
7411 Heathrow Way, Suite E, Indianapolis, IN 46241
Phone
(317) 455-9752
Program page

Kenny's Academy of Barbering Indianapolis, IN

The Lafayette Road barber diploma combines grooming practice with product knowledge, competency checks and licensing exam preparation.

Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners: Active Beauty Culture School license SC39700000; expires February 1, 2027; checked October 27, 2026
Program
Barbering
Credential
Barber Science Diploma
Length
1,500 hours
Schedule
Full-time: 34 hours/week; part-time: 20 hours/week (2026-2027 catalog)
Published cost
$20,040 tuition; $22,000 total (2026-2027 catalog, updated February 23, 2026)
Address
2150 Lafayette Road, Indianapolis, IN 46222
Phone
(317) 635-5900
Program page

Kenny's Academy of Barbering - East Indianapolis, IN

Kenny's East location provides a local campus option for the academy's barber training and supervised practical work.

Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners: Active Beauty Culture School license SC41500007; expires February 1, 2027; checked October 27, 2026
Program
Barbering
Credential
Barber Science Diploma
Length
1,500 hours
Schedule
Full-time: 34 hours/week; part-time: 20 hours/week (2026-2027 catalog)
Published cost
$20,040 tuition; $22,000 total (2026-2027 catalog, updated February 23, 2026)
Address
5670 Caito Drive, Building 5, Suite 101, Indianapolis, IN 46226
Phone
(317) 547-5900
Program page

Mended Arrows Academy of Barbering Indianapolis, IN

Mended Arrows combines barber instruction with shop management, supervised clinical hours and additional training in mental health support.

Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners: Active Beauty Culture School license SC42600014; expires February 1, 2030; checked October 27, 2026
Program
Licensed Barber Training
Credential
Healing-Centered Barber Certification
Length
1,500 hours
Published cost
$10,000 tuition; $12,500 total program cost (school page checked October 27, 2026)
Address
8325 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268
Phone
(317) 701-6091
Program page

Plan your barber license route

  1. 1

    Confirm your license route

    Indiana's barber application chart sets the education minimum at 1,500 hours and requires applicants to be 18, or 17 with high school completion or equivalent.

  2. 2

    Verify the training location

    Use the state facility search to match the school's address and active license. Kenny's West and East campuses have separate records; its South campus record shows Closed Facility.

  3. 3

    Get the attendance plan

    A+ Barber School publishes a full-time course of about 42 weeks. Kenny's current catalog lists quarterly starts; ask your chosen campus for its daily timetable and make-up rules.

  4. 4

    Finish the course requirements

    Keep track of both hours and practical assignments. Kenny's barber diploma page describes competency exams, preparation and review as parts of the curriculum.

  5. 5

    Apply after passing PSI

    Follow the Indiana examination application instructions for the PSI written test pass notice, education certification and $40 application fee. Check that the school has completed your certification before you submit it.

Barber employment and wages in Indianapolis

The May 2025 BLS OEWS estimates report 210 barbers employed in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. For occupation 39-5011, BLS reported a median wage of $16.14 per hour and $33,570 per year. The figures are available in the BLS area employment and wage table.

OEWS measures jobs at surveyed employers and excludes self-employed workers, as explained in the BLS methodology FAQ. That matters when you compare employee work with renting a barber chair or operating a shop. Use these figures as area context. Ask an employer how compensation, tips, scheduled hours, supplies and chair costs work before accepting an offer.

Barber college costs and funding

Kenny's 2026-2027 catalog publishes $20,040 tuition and $22,000 total for barbering. Mended Arrows lists $10,000 tuition and $12,500 total for its inaugural 2026 cohort. Its payment page includes a deposit and monthly installments; ask how each payment covers the full program charges. A+ does not publish tuition on the curriculum page reviewed here.

Kenny's catalog describes participation in federal Title IV aid, so ask its aid office about FAFSA and Pell Grant eligibility for your course. Veterans can verify program coverage through the VA's GI Bill tool. WorkOne Indy reviews training funding requests before approval; WorkOne Central provides WIOA information for surrounding counties. Ask whether barber training qualifies before making a payment. If an employer offers tuition support, get the repayment terms and required work period in writing.

Read the full guide to paying for training

What to ask a barber college

  • Which licensed campus will record my training hours?
  • When is your next barber class with open seats?
  • How much time covers shaving and different hair textures?
  • What does the total price include beyond tuition?
  • Are exam charges and retakes included?
  • How are absences, transfers and withdrawal refunds handled?
  • Does any tuition assistance require a work commitment?

How to check a school

Common questions

How long is barber school in Indianapolis?

A+ Barber School lists a 1,500-hour barber course taking approximately 42 weeks full-time. Kenny's catalog also specifies 1,500 hours for barbering. Ask each campus to put your expected completion date and weekly attendance in writing. Missed classes, holidays and unfinished practical work can affect when you finish.

Can a licensed cosmetologist take a shorter barber course?

A+ Barber School's curriculum includes a separate Barber Crossover Program with a minimum of 400 hours. That is a different offering from its 1,500-hour beginner barber course. Bring your current license and transcripts to the school, and ask the Indiana board to confirm how your prior training applies before paying for a crossover contract.

Is there an Indiana master barber or apprenticeship route?

The board's application chart names a Barber license and does not list a separate master barber category. Its examination instructions also accept documentation of a completed Department of Labor registered apprenticeship. Ask the board to confirm your route in writing. An informal arrangement with a shop should not be assumed to meet that documentation requirement.

When do local barber classes begin?

A+ publishes starts every six weeks on Monday, with a Tuesday start when Monday is a school holiday. Kenny's 2026-2027 catalog lists the first Tuesday of March, June, September and December. Mended Arrows publishes an August 11, 2026 inaugural cohort. Confirm open seats and the next available date directly with the campus.

What does the listed tuition leave out?

Kenny's catalog separates tuition from registration, books and a tool kit. Mended Arrows itemizes registration, books, a barber kit, supplies and graduation or board preparation in its program total. Request the complete written price, then ask about testing, extra training time and replacement tools so you can budget beyond the tuition line.

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