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 (843) 552-3670.
Cosmetology (1,500 Hours)
Cosmetology program takes usually thirteen months to complete. Students that complete this program may be eligible to pursue licensing.
Program Details:
- Tuition (including any fees) estimate is $19,000*
- 30 students completed the cosmetology program last year
- Takes about 13 months to complete
Learn more about cosmetology programs by visiting our cosmetology schools profile page, which also includes career information.
Esthetician (600 Hours)
The esthetician program takes about five months for most students to complete.
Program Details:
- Tuition (including any fees) estimate is $10,000*
- 20 students completed this program in the previous reported year
- The length of the esthetician program is usually 5 months
Learn more about esthetician programs by visiting our esthetician schools profile page, which also includes career information.
(600 Hours)
program takes usually five months to complete. Students that complete this program may be eligible to pursue licensing.
Program Details:
- Tuition (including any fees) estimate is $5,000*
- Takes about 5 months to complete
Special Education (750 Hours)
The special education program offered most often takes about seven months to complete and may fulfill course requirements for licensing.
Program Details:
- Tuition (including any fees) estimate is $5,000*
- Takes about 7 months to complete
Get more information about special education and browse other schools listed by going to our special education degree information page.
Notes:
*The posted costs for tuition, fees and supplies are determined through historical data and may not represent current costs.
**Repayment rates, earnings, and loan payments are estimated to provide a comparative context. For more detailed information individuals are asked to contact the school.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
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 Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 88% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 88% | $3,614 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 80% | $5,331 |
Other Cosmetology Schools Nearby
The list of nearby cosmetology schools below offer beauty and cosmetology programs similar to Charleston Cosmetology Institute. Click the links below to get a detailed profile for each school.
- Paul Mitchell The School - Charleston in North Charleston, SC (6 miles away)
- Cosmetic Arts Institute in Walterboro, SC (31 miles away)