West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty Tuition &
West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is a private for-profit trade school in Kalamazoo, Michigan, enrolling about 80 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 92.86% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (42.5%) and White (30.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,314 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 80 21.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 92.86%
- First-Generation Students: 60.6%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty: what the data shows
Common questions about West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty?
West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is located in Kalamazoo, MI (ZIP 49008).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty public or private?
West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty cost?
Average net price after aid: $8,314.
How big is West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty?
Total enrollment: 80 students.
About 21% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty?
150%-time completion rate: 92.86%.
First-year retention: 63.6%.
What do graduates of West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty earn?
Median earnings: $16,848 six years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,433.
53.64% of students receive Pell grants.
What is West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (12 completions)
- Barbering/Barber (12 completions)
- Real Estate Development (1 completions)
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 92.86%; net price $8,314. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,314
2024 Value
In 2024 West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,314.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$33,256 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,314 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty.
Financial Aid by Income Level
53.64% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
26.36% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $1,529 |
| 2014 | — | — | $1,737 |
| 2015 | — | — | $6,270 |
| 2016 | — | — | $6,471 |
| 2017 | — | — | $8,120 |
| 2018 | — | — | $7,273 |
| 2019 | — | — | $11,744 |
| 2020 | — | — | $5,405 |
| 2021 | — | — | $11,064 |
| 2022 | — | — | $8,314 |
| 2023 | — | — | $8,314 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty reported total enrollment of about 80 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 51% male and 49% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (42.5%), White (30.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (15.0%). About 53.64% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 60.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
21.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty in 2024 is 80 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 42.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
85.71% 100% Completion Time
92.86% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 85.71% of students graduating from West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 8% male / 92% female
- Barbering/Barber: 100% male / 0% female
- Real Estate Development: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty.
Return on Investment
$10,433 Median Student Debt
Financial value analysis for West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 12 completions
2. Barbering/Barber: 12 completions
3. Real Estate Development: 1 completions
4. Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 1 completions
Most popular programs at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,265
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is a private for-profit institution located in Kalamazoo, MI. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Barbering/Barber, Real Estate Development. Enrollment is approximately 80 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (42.5%), White (30.0%), Hispanic or Latino (15.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 92.86%. Approximately 53.64% of students receive Pell Grants. About 60.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 92.86% graduation rate, West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty located?
West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is located in Kalamazoo, MI.
How much does West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $8,314 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty?
West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty reports total enrollment of about 80 students, Black or African American (42.5%), White (30.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty?
About 60.6% of students at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty are first-generation college students.
What is the graduation rate at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty?
The 150%-time completion rate is 92.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,433.
Is West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty public or private?
West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is a private for-profit institution located in Kalamazoo, MI.
Is West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty an HBCU?
No. West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty a tribal college?
No. West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Michigan college costs
- Michigan colleges by ROI
- Michigan trade schools profile
- Kalamazoo, Michigan city profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Michigan
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.