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Staunton School of Cosmetology

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

Located in Staunton, Virginia, Staunton School of Cosmetology 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 Staunton School of Cosmetology 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.

Staunton School of Cosmetology 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Staunton School of Cosmetology emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Staunton School of Cosmetology 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 81% 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

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 Staunton School of Cosmetology was $13,010. 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

Staunton School of Cosmetology net price calculator

$13,010

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

Virginia's average $18,298
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Staunton School of Cosmetology 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 $13,010 $305 (2%) $12,273 $11,502 $15,210 $15,088 $15,088
2021 $13,315 $1,332 (9%) $13,320 $13,650 $13,889 $15,971
2020 $14,647 $1,267 (9%) $13,869 $14,270 $17,059 $18,275 $18,275
2019 $13,380 $115 $13,392 $13,737 $16,049 $17,125 $17,125
2018 $13,265 $1,290 (11%) $11,524 $12,704 $14,453 $16,386
2017 $11,975 $219 (2%) $11,676 $11,685 $16,833
2016 $11,756 $205 (2%) $11,114 $13,845 $14,328 $15,679
2015 $11,961 $420 (4%) $11,501 $11,780 $12,270 $14,882 $14,882
2014 $11,541 -- $11,056 $11,881 $13,798 $14,898 $14,898

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Staunton School of Cosmetology during 2022 academic year.

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

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 68 of freshman students at Staunton School of Cosmetology received on average $2,986 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.

$2,986
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 14 37% $4,312 $60,367
Other Federal Grant 14 37% $4,617 $64,634
State Grant/Scholarships 4 11% $1,000 $4,000
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 9 24% $1,000 $9,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 26 68% $2,986 $77,634

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 58% of freshman students at Staunton School of Cosmetology received $6,291 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,291
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 22 58% $6,291 $138,392
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 22 58% $6,291 $138,392

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.

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Staunton School of Cosmetology sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 12

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 12 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 9 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 0 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 4 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

44.4%

Dropout Rate

Out of 9 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 5 students dropped out of the school.

55.6%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Staunton School of Cosmetology is greatly skewed towards women students, with 97.7% of undergraduate students being women and 2.3% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 44, with 43 women and 1 men.

  • men 2.3% 1 students
  • women 97.7% 43 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 20-21 26% 11 students
  • 25-29 24% 10 students
  • 22-24 21% 9 students
  • 18-19 12% 5 students
  • 30-34 12% 5 students
  • 35-39 2% 1 students
  • 40-49 2% 1 students

Residency of Students

The following interactive map shows the residency of undergraduate students who enrolled at Staunton School of Cosmetology in the 2022 academic year.

State name Students Count Percentage
Virginia 39 100.00%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Staunton School of Cosmetology provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

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