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Waynes College of Beauty

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 100%
On-time graduation rate 12%

Located in Salinas, California, Waynes College of Beauty 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 Waynes College of Beauty 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.

Waynes College of Beauty 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 Waynes College of Beauty is reported to be 12%, 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, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 69%.

Waynes College of Beauty 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 85% and 76%, respectively.


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

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Waynes College of Beauty are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Barbering/Barber. 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

Barbering/Barber

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 Waynes College of Beauty was $17,715. 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

Waynes College of Beauty net price calculator

$17,715

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

California's average $10,382
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Waynes College of Beauty 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 $17,715 $1,815 (11%) $17,274 $17,610 $22,207
2021 $15,900 $3,316 (26%) $15,845 $16,175 $18,114
2020 $12,584 $213 (2%) $12,417 $12,497
2019 $12,371 $2,046 (20%) $12,725 $12,701 $14,963
2018 $10,325 $3,436 (50%) $10,325
2017 $6,889 $905 (12%) $6,029 $7,749
2016 $7,794 $118 (2%) $6,820 $4,814
2015 $7,676 $2,848 (59%) $6,574 $6,999
2014 $4,828 -- $3,927 $5,859

How does Waynes College of Beauty's $17,715 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for California colleges, that number is $10,382. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Design's School of Cosmetology logo Design's School of Cosmetology
Paso Robles CA
Private $12,435 30% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Waynes College of Beauty 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, 96 of freshman students at Waynes College of Beauty received on average $6,336 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.

$6,336
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 22 92% $5,616 $123,549
Other Federal Grant 23 96% $6,336 $145,725
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 23 96% $6,336 $145,725

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 54% of freshman students at Waynes College of Beauty received $4,294 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,294
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 13 54% $4,294 $55,820
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 13 54% $4,294 $55,820

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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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Waynes College of Beauty sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 20

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 12 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 17 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 13 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

76.5%

Dropout Rate

Out of 17 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 4 students dropped out of the school.

23.5%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Waynes College of Beauty is greatly skewed towards women students, with 78.2% of undergraduate students being women and 21.8% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 55, with 43 women and 12 men.

  • men 21.8% 12 students
  • women 78.2% 43 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 25% 14 students
  • 20-21 20% 11 students
  • 25-29 18% 10 students
  • 30-34 18% 10 students
  • 22-24 9% 5 students
  • 35-39 4% 2 students
  • 40-49 2% 1 students
  • 50-64 2% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Waynes College of Beauty provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates

Educational Offerings

Waynes College of Beauty offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational