Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Charleston Cosmetology Institute is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and the 2024 tuition and fees is $19,500. Its tuition is higher 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 13 months.
The following table shows the 3 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Charleston Cosmetology Institute.
Tuition & Completion Time for 3 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $19,500-1,500 Hours13 Months $16,042
2Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $5,150-450 Hours4 Months $5,356
3Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $12,995-600 Hours5 Months $9,978

Important Academic Statistics

Total 101 students attended Charleston Cosmetology Institute in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 2 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 7 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 10 (full-time) and 8 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Charleston Cosmetology Institute is 71% and the retention rate is 74% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population101
Graduation Rate71%
Number of Faculty9
Student to Faculty Ratio15 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Charleston Cosmetology Institute is $19,500 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plansprepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan, including prepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan.
87% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $1,899 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$19,500
Books & Supplies-
Off-Campus Room & Board$20,592
Off-Campus Expenses$5,148
Average Financial Amount$1,899

Offered Certificate Programs

Charleston Cosmetology Institute offers 3 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, 96 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate2070
2 Years Certificate1026
Total3096

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Charleston Cosmetology Institute are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 96 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 70 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 26 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 70 completers
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist34
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist36
Total70
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 26 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist26
Total26

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 101 students have enrolled into Charleston Cosmetology Institute. By gender, 1 male and 100 female students are attending the school.
There are 18 White (17.82%), 73 Black/African American (72.28%), 7 Hispanic (6.93%), and 10 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total1011100
American Indian/Native American000
Asian000
Black/African American73172
Hispanic707
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White18018
Two More303
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000

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