Charleston School of Beauty Culture Tuition & Outcomes

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Charleston School of Beauty Culture is a private for-profit trade school in Charleston, West Virginia, enrolling about 46 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 70.27% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $17,827 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $11,638 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 46 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 70.27%
  • First-Generation Students: 61.2%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 4.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 91

Charleston School of Beauty Culture: what the data shows

Common questions about Charleston School of Beauty Culture, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Charleston School of Beauty Culture?

Charleston School of Beauty Culture is located in Charleston, WV (ZIP 25304).

NCES locale classification: Town.

Is Charleston School of Beauty Culture public or private?

Charleston School of Beauty Culture is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Charleston School of Beauty Culture cost?

Average net price after aid: $11,638.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$11,039
$110,001+$15,831

How big is Charleston School of Beauty Culture?

Total enrollment: 46 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 91 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Charleston School of Beauty Culture?

150%-time completion rate: 70.27%.

First-year retention: 70.4%.

What do graduates of Charleston School of Beauty Culture earn?

Median earnings: $17,000 six years after entry; $17,827 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,128.

63.16% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Charleston School of Beauty Culture known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Charleston School of Beauty Culture a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 70.27%; median earnings $17,827 at 10 years; net price $11,638. 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 Charleston School of Beauty Culture was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$11,638
2024 Value

In 2024 Charleston School of Beauty Culture had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,638.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$46,552 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$11,638 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 Charleston School of Beauty Culture.

Financial Aid by Income Level

63.16% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46.32% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Charleston School of Beauty Culture was 0.00%.

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 Charleston School of Beauty Culture 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——$5,322
2014——$4,983
2015——$5,521
2016——$6,183
2017——$5,754
2018——$4,496
2019——$6,374
2020——$10,344
2021——$9,708
2022——$12,402
2023——$11,801

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

Charleston School of Beauty Culture reported total enrollment of about 46 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 28% male and 72% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (71.7%), Black or African American (17.4%), and Two or More Races (10.9%). About 63.16% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 61.2% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Charleston School of Beauty Culture in 2024 is 46 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 91 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

70.4%
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 White at 71.7%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

5.41% 100% Completion Time

70.27% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 5.41% of students graduating from Charleston School of Beauty Culture completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 0% male / 100% female
  • Barbering/Barber: 92% male / 8% female
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 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 Charleston School of Beauty Culture.

Return on Investment

$6,128 Median Student Debt

$17,827 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

34.37% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

282.95% Return on Investment

3.4 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Charleston School of Beauty Culture.

Top Programs by Completions

5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 13 completions

2. Barbering/Barber: 12 completions

3. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 8 completions

4. Real Estate Development: 7 completions

5. Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design: 2 completions

Most popular programs at Charleston School of Beauty Culture.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Charleston School of Beauty Culture graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Charleston School of Beauty Culture from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,131

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Charleston School of Beauty Culture is a private for-profit institution located in Charleston, WV. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Barbering/Barber, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Enrollment is approximately 46 students. Student body composition includes White (71.7%), Black or African American (17.4%), Two or More Races (10.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 70.27%. Approximately 63.16% of students receive Pell Grants. About 61.2% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Charleston, WV 25304

Region: Southeast

Insights and Analysis

Charleston School of Beauty Culture provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Charleston School of Beauty Culture located?

Charleston School of Beauty Culture is located in Charleston, WV.

How much does Charleston School of Beauty Culture cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $11,638 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Charleston School of Beauty Culture?

Charleston School of Beauty Culture reports undergraduate enrollment of about 91 students, White (71.7%), Black or African American (17.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Charleston School of Beauty Culture?

About 61.2% of students at Charleston School of Beauty Culture are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Charleston School of Beauty Culture earn?

Median earnings are $17,000 six years after entry and $17,827 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Charleston School of Beauty Culture?

The 150%-time completion rate is 70.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Charleston School of Beauty Culture students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,128.

Is Charleston School of Beauty Culture public or private?

Charleston School of Beauty Culture is a private for-profit institution located in Charleston, WV.

Is Charleston School of Beauty Culture an HBCU?

No. Charleston School of Beauty Culture is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Charleston School of Beauty Culture a tribal college?

No. Charleston School of Beauty Culture is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Charleston School of Beauty Culture a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Charleston School of Beauty Culture does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).

Is Charleston School of Beauty Culture religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Charleston School of Beauty Culture in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • West Virginia trade schools profile
  • Charleston, West Virginia city profile
  • Southeast regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in West Virginia

    • 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.