State College of Beauty Culture Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
State College of Beauty Culture is a private for-profit trade school in Wausau, Wisconsin, enrolling about 57 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 90.00% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $28,037 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,844 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 57 73.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 90.00%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 19.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 95
State College of Beauty Culture: what the data shows
Common questions about State College of Beauty Culture, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is State College of Beauty Culture?
State College of Beauty Culture is located in Wausau, WI (ZIP 54403).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is State College of Beauty Culture public or private?
State College of Beauty Culture is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does State College of Beauty Culture cost?
Average net price after aid: $16,844.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,914 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,652 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $18,140 |
| $110,001+ | $21,652 |
How big is State College of Beauty Culture?
Total enrollment: 57 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 95 students.
About 74% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at State College of Beauty Culture?
150%-time completion rate: 90.00%.
First-year retention: 77.8%.
What do graduates of State College of Beauty Culture earn?
Median earnings: $27,939 six years after entry; $28,037 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $5,606.
38.37% of students receive Pell grants.
What is State College of Beauty Culture known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (24 completions)
- Real Estate Development (16 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (12 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is State College of Beauty Culture a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 90.00%; median earnings $28,037 at 10 years; net price $16,844. 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 State College of Beauty Culture was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,844
2024 Value
In 2024 State College of Beauty Culture had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,844.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$67,376 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,844 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 State College of Beauty Culture.
Financial Aid by Income Level
38.37% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
37.21% 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 State College 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 State College 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 | — | — | $10,752 |
| 2014 | — | — | $11,392 |
| 2015 | — | — | $12,157 |
| 2016 | — | — | $14,745 |
| 2017 | — | — | $9,026 |
| 2018 | — | — | $12,293 |
| 2019 | — | — | $11,244 |
| 2020 | — | — | $13,639 |
| 2021 | — | — | $14,896 |
| 2022 | — | — | $13,606 |
| 2023 | — | — | $10,994 |
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
State College of Beauty Culture reported total enrollment of about 57 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 4% male and 96% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (80.7%), Asian (8.8%), and Black or African American (5.3%). About 38.37% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
73.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at State College of Beauty Culture in 2024 is 57 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 95 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
77.8%
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 80.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
65.00% 100% Completion Time
90.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 65.00% of students graduating from State College 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
- Real Estate Development: 0% male / 100% 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 State College of Beauty Culture.
Return on Investment
$5,606 Median Student Debt
$28,037 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
20.00% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
316.13% Return on Investment
2.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for State College of Beauty Culture.
Top Programs by Completions
3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 24 completions
2. Real Estate Development: 16 completions
3. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 12 completions
Most popular programs at State College of Beauty Culture.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for State College of Beauty Culture graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for State College of Beauty Culture from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,104
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
State College of Beauty Culture is a private for-profit institution located in Wausau, WI. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Real Estate Development, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Enrollment is approximately 57 students. Student body composition includes White (80.7%), Asian (8.8%), Black or African American (5.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 90.00%. Approximately 38.37% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Wausau, WI 54403
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 90.00% graduation rate, State College of Beauty Culture 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 State College of Beauty Culture located?
State College of Beauty Culture is located in Wausau, WI.
How much does State College of Beauty Culture cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $16,844 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at State College of Beauty Culture?
State College of Beauty Culture reports undergraduate enrollment of about 95 students, White (80.7%), Asian (8.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of State College of Beauty Culture earn?
Median earnings are $27,939 six years after entry and $28,037 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at State College of Beauty Culture?
The 150%-time completion rate is 90.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do State College of Beauty Culture students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $5,606.
Is State College of Beauty Culture public or private?
State College of Beauty Culture is a private for-profit institution located in Wausau, WI.
Is State College of Beauty Culture an HBCU?
No. State College of Beauty Culture is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is State College of Beauty Culture a tribal college?
No. State College of Beauty Culture is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is State College of Beauty Culture a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, State College of Beauty Culture does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.3%).
Is State College of Beauty Culture religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for State College of Beauty Culture 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
- Wisconsin college costs
- Wisconsin colleges by ROI
- Wisconsin trade schools profile
- Wausau, Wisconsin city profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Wisconsin
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.