Located in Charleston, West Virginia, Charleston School of Beauty Culture is a private institution that specializes in career education for individuals interested in cosmetology. For the last 32 consecutive years Charleston School of Beauty Culture has received its accreditation from the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. The primary program offered by this school is in cosmetology, which prepares students with the skills needed to obtain licensure and seek out gainful employment after graduation. In addition to cosmetology, Charleston School of Beauty Culture also provides a hair styling program, which specializes in the art of hair management, a nail technology program, which provides education in nail artistry and care, and an esthetics program, for individuals who wish to specialize in skin care and treatments.
Nearly 160 students completed programs at this school over the past couple years. In 2009 the reported default rate of students taking student loans to pay for this school was approximately 21%.
Charleston School of Beauty Culture offers student services such as job placement opportunities for students looking for work and cosmetology career guidance to help students. Local and state licensing procedures may differ, and as such it is recommended students look into getting a license in cosmetology. To read program disclosures, please visit the official website of the school.
Programs Offered
Below is a listing of the programs that may be offered at Charleston School of Beauty Culture. 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 (304) 528-5106.
Cosmetology (1,800 Hours)
The cosmetology program offered most often takes about thirteen months to complete and may fulfill course requirements for licensing.
Program Details:
- Tuition costs are estimated to be $13,000*
- Cost of required supplies: $2,500*
- 14 students completed the cosmetology program last year
- Takes about 13 months to complete
Learn more about cosmetology programs by taking a look at our cosmetology schools profile page, which lists schools offering this program along with a career overview.
Barber
The barber programs listed below are broken down by the number of contact hours offered.
1,200 Contact Hours
- Estimated tuition and fees: $10,000 per year*
- Cost of required supplies: $1,300*
- Takes about 8 months to complete
1,500 Contact Hours
- Estimated tuition and fees: $12,000 per year*
- Cost of required supplies: $1,300*
- Takes about 10 months to complete
Esthetician (600 Hours)
The esthetician program takes about five months for most students to complete.
Program Details:
- Tuition costs are estimated to be $7,000*
- Cost of required supplies: $1,400*
- 20 students completed the esthetician program last year
- Takes about 5 months to complete
Learn more and find other schools listed by going to our esthetician schools information page.
The programs listed below are broken down by the number of contact hours offered.
600 Contact Hours
- Estimated tuition and fees: $5,000 per year*
- Cost of required supplies: $1,100*
- Takes about 5 months to complete
400 Contact Hours
- Estimated tuition and fees: $3,000 per year*
- Cost of required supplies: $1,100*
- Takes about 3 months to complete
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
Once scholarships, grants and other forms of aid are calculated, the expected average cost for students at this school is $3,700. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance visit the net price calculator. Students in need of financial assistance can get more information through the school's financial aid department, by calling (304) 346-9603. The financial details shown on this page are an approximation. The actual costs may differ, please contact Charleston School of Beauty Culture for more information.
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 | 79% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 75% | $4,326 |
Receiving Student Loans | 38% | $5,245 |