School Highlights
Charleston School of Beauty Culture serves 52 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American), which is less than the state average of 25%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Minority enrollment: 24%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Charleston School of Beauty Culture ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
Charleston School of Beauty Culture
(WV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
49 staff
Student Body
The student population of Charleston School of Beauty Culture has declined by 48% over five years.
The Charleston School of Beauty Culture diversity score of 0.41 is less than the state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
52 students
860 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
# Full-Time Students
52 students
384 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
476 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
220 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
52 students
384 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
13 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
476 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
100 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
4%
% Black
n/a
8%
% White
76%
75%
% Hawaiian
75%
4%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.42
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
51%
54%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
30%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,100
$25,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,333
$9,125
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
97%
SAT Reading
n/a
450
SAT Math
n/a
460
ACT Composite
n/a
19
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
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