Charleston Cosmetology Institute (SWU)

907 Wesleyan Drive, Central, SC

Charleston Cosmetology Institute was founded in 1984 in Charleston, South Carolina. CCI utilizes the Pivot Point method for educating its students in the art of hair styling. The institute is considered one of South Carolina's finest beauty schools, and takes pride in its education and student success rate, a success rate extends to the state licensing exam.

Academics

The highly trained faculty assists students in their education by providing information on current techniques, practical experience, and constructive feedback. The school offers four programs of varying lengths and specialization so that individuals can make the career choice that is right for them.

Programs offered:

Charleston Cosmetology Institute also provides continuing education courses for individuals renewing their license.

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll at the Charleston Cosmetology Institute must be at least 16 years of age or older and have a high school diploma or GED. The teacher training program requires individuals to be licensed cosmetologists, have 45 hours of teaching courses approved by the state, and over 80% on the instructor's written examination.

Applying for financial aid can be accomplished by calling the financial aid team at the school.  Alternatively, you can simply complete the form on this page to obtain admissions from accredited beauty schools near you.

Programs Offered

Below is a listing of the programs that may be offered at Charleston Cosmetology Institute. Actual programs may differ from the list below, to get an official list of programs offered please visit the school's website or by phone at (864) 644-5000.

The cosmetology programs listed below are broken down by the number of contact hours offered.

1,500 Contact Hours

  • Estimated tuition and fees: $19,000 per year*
  • Takes about 13 months to complete

600 Contact Hours

  • Estimated tuition and fees: $5,000 per year*
  • Takes about 5 months to complete

The cosmetology, barber and nail instructor program takes about seven months for most students to complete.

Program Details:

  • Tuition (including any fees) estimate is $5,000*
  • Takes about 7 months to complete

The esthetician program takes about five months for most students to complete.

Program Details:

  • Tuition (including any fees) estimate is $12,000*
  • 21 students completed this program in the previous reported year
  • The length of the esthetician program is usually 5 months

Find out more esthetician programs by visiting our esthetician schools profile page, which also includes career information.

Notes:
*Amounts for tuition, fees, and supplies are an estimate which are calculated based on historical data and should be solely used for informational purposes only.

**Repayment rates, earnings, and loan payments are estimates and should be treated as informational tools only, contact the school for official information.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The average annual "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $18,700. To calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $100 application fee for those applying to a program. The school's financial aid department offers additional information regarding types of aid, how to apply and more. Students may contact the school by calling (843) 552-3670. The tuition and financial aid figures listed show various costs that students may encounter at Charleston Cosmetology Institute. The numbers may not be accurate due to changing factors in a given year, and are only intended to provide a guideline for students.

Note: Financial aid is only available for those who qualify, check with the school for details.

Financial Aid Details

The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student.

 Percent of StudentsAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid71%-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships71%$3,015
Receiving Student Loans57%$4,526

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