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Charleston School of Beauty Culture

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Students retention rate 56%
On-time graduation rate 52%

Located in Charleston, West Virginia, Charleston School of Beauty Culture is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Charleston School of Beauty Culture is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Charleston School of Beauty Culture is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Charleston School of Beauty Culture emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Charleston School of Beauty Culture is 56% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in West Virginia is 66%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Charleston School of Beauty Culture do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences
The most popular programs at Charleston School of Beauty Culture are Barbering/Barber, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Barbering/Barber

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 68 of freshman students at Charleston School of Beauty Culture received on average $4,674 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,674
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 37 66% $4,558 $168,640
Other Federal Grant 38 68% $4,543 $172,640
State Grant/Scholarships 1 2% $4,990 $4,990
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 38 68% $4,674 $177,630

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Charleston School of Beauty Culture students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Charleston School of Beauty Culture students is 51.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 56.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 33.3%.

51.5%

  • asian 100.0% 2 students
  • African American 33.3% 2 students
  • white 50.9% 27 students
  • Mixed Race 50.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

Charleston School of Beauty Culture provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Charleston School of Beauty Culture offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational