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Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 64%
On-time graduation rate 28%

Located in Florence, South Carolina, Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence 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 Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence 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.

Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence is reported to be 28%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, South Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence is 64% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in South Carolina is 73%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence do not continue their studies after the first year.


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

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. 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

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

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 Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence was $19,104. 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

Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence net price calculator

$19,104

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

South Carolina's average $16,874
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence 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 $19,104 $4,984 (35%) $18,544 $21,288 $24,461 $24,361
2021 $14,120 $1,204 (8%) $13,422 $14,491 $14,396 $18,824 $18,324
2020 $15,324 $1,827 (14%) $14,993 $15,365 $17,052 $19,124 $20,011
2019 $13,497 $1,396 (9%) $13,241 $10,624 $18,822 $18,822 $16,822
2018 $14,893 $603 (4%) $14,557 $15,096 $20,406
2017 $14,290 $164 (1%) $14,274
2016 $14,126 $2,355 (20%) $14,020 $15,019 $18,994 $18,494
2015 $11,771 $602 (5%) $11,665 $12,548
2014 $12,373 -- $12,379 $12,667

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence 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, 82 of freshman students at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence received on average $5,006 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.

$5,006
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 25 74% $4,933 $123,337
Other Federal Grant 27 79% $5,158 $139,272
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 9 26% $100 $900
Total Grant & Scholarships 28 82% $5,006 $140,172

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 74% of freshman students at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence received $7,284 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,284
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 25 74% $7,284 $182,092
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 25 74% $7,284 $182,092

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.

$12,726
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 99

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 51 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 46 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 61 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 17 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 40 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

65.6%

Dropout Rate

Out of 61 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 21 students dropped out of the school.

34.4%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence is greatly skewed towards women students, with 100.0% of undergraduate students being women and 0.0% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 161, with 161 women and 0 men.

  • men 0.0% 0 students
  • women 100.0% 161 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 29% 47 students
  • 22-24 17% 28 students
  • 25-29 15% 24 students
  • 20-21 13% 21 students
  • 30-34 12% 20 students
  • 40-49 7% 11 students
  • 35-39 3% 5 students
  • 50-64 2% 3 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

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