Continental School of Beauty Culture-West Seneca campus
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Continental School of Beauty Culture-West Seneca

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 100%
On-time graduation rate 58%

Located in West Seneca, New York, Continental School of Beauty Culture-West Seneca 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 Continental School of Beauty Culture-West Seneca 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.

Continental School of Beauty Culture-West Seneca 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.

Continental School of Beauty Culture-West Seneca boasts an impressive student retention rate of 100% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Continental School of Beauty Culture-West Seneca are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Continental School of Beauty Culture-West Seneca was $21,927. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Continental School of Beauty Culture-West Seneca net price calculator

$21,927

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in New York and nationwide.

New York's average $12,043
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Continental School of Beauty Culture-West Seneca for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $21,927 $3,244 (17%) $21,141 $20,956 $25,306 $27,301
2021 $18,683 $3,892 (26%) $16,981 $21,195 $25,690 $25,690
2020 $14,791 $4,189 (22%) $13,600 $16,032 $17,932 $21,877 $11,077
2019 $18,980 $1,603 (9%) $19,048 $13,967 $24,122 $24,122
2018 $17,377 $1,801 (12%) $18,496 $19,103
2017 $15,576 $763 (5%) $17,206 $16,816
2016 $16,339 $1,059 (7%) $16,541 $20,282 $21,862 $21,862
2015 $15,280 $1,476 (11%) $14,811 $16,134 $19,273 $19,439
2014 $13,804 -- $13,043 $13,304 $14,504 $17,454 $17,454

How does Continental School of Beauty Culture-West Seneca's $21,927 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for New York colleges, that number is $12,043. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Aveda Institute-Maryland logo Aveda Institute-Maryland
Bel Air MD
Private $18,005 18% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Continental School of Beauty Culture-West Seneca during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 80 of freshman students at Continental School of Beauty Culture-West Seneca received on average $5,518 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.

$5,518
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 16 80% $5,518 $88,280
Other Federal Grant 16 80% $5,518 $88,280
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 16 80% $5,518 $88,280

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 90% of freshman students at Continental School of Beauty Culture-West Seneca received $8,569 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,569
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 18 90% $8,569 $154,237
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 18 90% $8,569 $154,237

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$16,007
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Continental School of Beauty Culture-West Seneca sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 108

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 57 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 51 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 19 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 11 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 17 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

89.5%

Dropout Rate

Out of 19 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students dropped out of the school.

10.5%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Continental School of Beauty Culture-West Seneca is greatly skewed towards women students, with 96.4% of undergraduate students being women and 3.6% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 55, with 53 women and 2 men.

  • men 3.6% 2 students
  • women 96.4% 53 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 20-21 27% 15 students
  • 22-24 18% 10 students
  • 18-19 16% 9 students
  • 30-34 15% 8 students
  • 25-29 11% 6 students
  • 35-39 5% 3 students
  • 40-49 5% 3 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Continental School of Beauty Culture-West Seneca provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates

Educational Offerings

Continental School of Beauty Culture-West Seneca offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)