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West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 80%

Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of West Michigan College of Barbering and 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.

West Michigan College of Barbering and 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.

West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty 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 76% and 67%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences
The most popular programs at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty are Barbering/Barber, 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.

Barbering/Barber

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 50 of freshman students at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty received on average $4,361 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.

$4,361
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 9 50% $4,361 $39,250
Other Federal Grant 9 50% $4,361 $39,250
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 9 50% $4,361 $39,250

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty students is 80.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 100.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 75.0%.

80.0%

  • African American 85.7% 6 students
  • white 80.0% 4 students
  • hispanic 75.0% 6 students

Service Offerings

West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

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