Staunton School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school in Staunton, Virginia, enrolling about 24 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 71.43% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $22,660 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $9,504 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 24 58.3% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 71.43%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 7.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 38

Staunton School of Cosmetology: what the data shows

Common questions about Staunton School of Cosmetology, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Staunton School of Cosmetology?

Staunton School of Cosmetology is located in Staunton, VA (ZIP 24401-4323).

NCES locale classification: Town.

Is Staunton School of Cosmetology public or private?

Staunton School of Cosmetology is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Staunton School of Cosmetology cost?

Average net price after aid: $9,504.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$8,598
$30,001–$48,000$7,735
$48,001–$75,000$12,180
$75,001–$110,000$15,762

How big is Staunton School of Cosmetology?

Total enrollment: 24 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 38 students.

About 58% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Staunton School of Cosmetology?

150%-time completion rate: 71.43%.

First-year retention: 100.0%.

What do graduates of Staunton School of Cosmetology earn?

Median earnings: $22,783 six years after entry; $22,660 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

68.75% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Staunton School of Cosmetology known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Staunton School of Cosmetology a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 71.43%; median earnings $22,660 at 10 years; net price $9,504. 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 Staunton School of Cosmetology was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$9,504
2024 Value

In 2024 Staunton School of Cosmetology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,504.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$38,016 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$9,504 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 Staunton School of Cosmetology.

Financial Aid by Income Level

68.75% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

81.25% 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 Staunton School of Cosmetology 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 Staunton School of Cosmetology in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$11,751
2014$11,855
2015$11,832
2016$12,046
2017$12,975
2018$14,248
2019$14,527
2020$13,828
2021$13,183
2022$13,393
2023$12,369

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

Staunton School of Cosmetology reported total enrollment of about 24 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 8% male and 92% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (70.8%), Black or African American (12.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (12.5%). About 68.75% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

58.3% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Staunton School of Cosmetology in 2024 is 24 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 38 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

100.0%
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 70.8%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

71.43% 100% Completion Time

71.43% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 71.43% of students graduating from Staunton School of Cosmetology completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 9% male / 91% 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 Staunton School of Cosmetology.

Return on Investment

$22,660 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

496.06% Return on Investment

Financial value analysis for Staunton School of Cosmetology.

Top Programs by Completions

1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 11 completions

Most popular programs at Staunton School of Cosmetology.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Staunton School of Cosmetology graduates.

Operations

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

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,634

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Staunton School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution located in Staunton, VA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Enrollment is approximately 24 students. Student body composition includes White (70.8%), Black or African American (12.5%), Hispanic or Latino (12.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 71.43%. Approximately 68.75% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Staunton, VA 24401-4323

Region: Southeast

Insights and Analysis

Staunton School of Cosmetology 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 Staunton School of Cosmetology located?

Staunton School of Cosmetology is located in Staunton, VA.

How much does Staunton School of Cosmetology cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $9,504 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Staunton School of Cosmetology?

Staunton School of Cosmetology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 38 students, White (70.8%), Black or African American (12.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.

What do graduates of Staunton School of Cosmetology earn?

Median earnings are $22,783 six years after entry and $22,660 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Staunton School of Cosmetology?

The 150%-time completion rate is 71.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

Is Staunton School of Cosmetology public or private?

Staunton School of Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution located in Staunton, VA.

Is Staunton School of Cosmetology an HBCU?

No. Staunton School of Cosmetology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Staunton School of Cosmetology a tribal college?

No. Staunton School of Cosmetology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Staunton School of Cosmetology a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Staunton School of Cosmetology does not meet that proxy (reported share 12.5%).

Is Staunton School of Cosmetology religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Staunton School of Cosmetology in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Virginia trade schools profile
  • Southeast regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in 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.