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Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta

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 75%
On-time graduation rate 4%

Located in North Augusta, South Carolina, Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta 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-North Augusta 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-North Augusta 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-North Augusta is reported to be 4%, 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%.

Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 73% and 76%, respectively.


  • 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-North Augusta are 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.

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-North Augusta was $16,105. 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-North Augusta net price calculator

$16,105

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-North Augusta 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 $16,105 $958 (6%) $15,002 $15,883 $20,615 $19,316 $18,467
2021 $15,147 $655 (5%) $14,239 $14,678 $17,890 $20,113 $19,573
2020 $14,492 $1,630 (10%) $14,147 $14,318 $14,802 $18,898 $18,730
2019 $16,122 $1,279 (7%) $15,555 $16,110 $18,483 $18,780
2018 $17,401 $1,230 (8%) $16,109 $14,961 $18,740 $21,289 $20,622
2017 $16,171 $3,228 (25%) $15,135 $14,363 $19,025 $19,888 $19,138
2016 $12,943 $875 (6%) $12,471 $12,094 $16,069 $16,899
2015 $13,818 $441 (3%) $13,513
2014 $13,377 -- $13,090 $10,550 $13,475 $16,250

How does Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta's $16,105 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for South Carolina colleges, that number is $16,874. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Academy of Hair Technology logo Academy of Hair Technology
Greenville SC
Private $15,797 2% Cheaper
Paul Mitchell the School-Birmingham logo Paul Mitchell the School-Birmingham
Hoover AL
Private $11,969 26% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta 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, 98 of freshman students at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta received on average $4,956 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.

$4,956
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 33 75% $5,363 $176,987
Other Federal Grant 40 91% $5,227 $209,094
State Grant/Scholarships 1 2% $500 $500
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 21 48% $167 $3,500
Total Grant & Scholarships 43 98% $4,956 $213,094

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 84% of freshman students at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta received $8,318 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,318
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 37 84% $8,318 $307,762
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 37 84% $8,318 $307,762

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.

NO DATA

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.

$19,387
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

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

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 59

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 58 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 46 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 23 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

50.0%

Dropout Rate

Out of 46 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 23 students dropped out of the school.

50.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta is greatly skewed towards women students, with 97.4% of undergraduate students being women and 2.6% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 116, with 113 women and 3 men.

  • men 2.6% 3 students
  • women 97.4% 113 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 20-21 26% 30 students
  • 18-19 19% 22 students
  • 22-24 18% 21 students
  • 25-29 15% 17 students
  • 35-39 9% 10 students
  • 30-34 7% 8 students
  • 40-49 3% 4 students
  • 50-64 2% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta 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)