Charleston School of Beauty Culture
Charleston School of Beauty Culture is a Private, 2-4 years school located in Charleston, WV. It offers 6 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. (1/1/1981 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Charleston School of Beauty Culture is Barbering/Barber and the 2024 tuition and fees is $9,000. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Barbering/Barber programs ($14,546). The length of the program is 1,200 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 9 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Charleston School of Beauty Culture.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barbering/Barber | $9,000 | $1,450 | 1,200 Hours | 9 Months | $14,546 |
| 2 | Barbering/Barber | $11,350 | $1,400 | 1,500 Hours | 10 Months | $14,546 |
| 3 | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $6,250 | $1,437 | 600 Hours | 5 Months | $9,978 |
| 4 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $12,250 | $2,350 | 1,800 Hours | 12 Months | $16,042 |
| 5 | Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | $4,600 | $1,000 | 600 Hours | 5 Months | $5,356 |
| 6 | Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design | $7,100 | $1,031 | 1,000 Hours | 7 Months | $13,276 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 55 students attended Charleston School of Beauty Culture in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 4 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 6 (full-time) and 5 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Charleston School of Beauty Culture is 41% and the retention rate is 76% at the school.
| Student Population | 55 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 41% |
| Number of Faculty | 5 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Charleston School of Beauty Culture is $9,000
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
58% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $7,680 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $9,000 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,450 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $9,319 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $4,935 |
| Average Financial Amount | $7,680 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Charleston School of Beauty Culture offers 6 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 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, 31 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 | 16 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 31 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Charleston School of Beauty Culture are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 31 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 10 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 16 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 5 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 10 completers |
| Barbering/Barber | ✕ | 2 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | ✕ | 6 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | ✕ | 2 |
| Total | 10 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 16 completers |
| Barbering/Barber | ✕ | 15 |
| Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design | ✕ | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 5 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 5 |
| Total | 5 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 55 students have enrolled into Charleston School of Beauty Culture. By gender, 26 male and 29 female students are attending the school.
There are 40 White (72.73%), 11 Black/African American (20.00%), 1 Hispanic (1.82%), and 4 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 55 | 26 | 29 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 40 | 20 | 20 |
| Two More | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 210 Capitol St, Charleston, WV
- 304-346-9603
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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