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Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Greenville

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 73%
On-time graduation rate 5%

Located in Greenville, South Carolina, Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Greenville 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-Greenville 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-Greenville 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-Greenville is reported to be 5%, 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%.

The student retention rate of 73% at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Greenville suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • 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-Greenville 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-Greenville was $14,746. 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-Greenville net price calculator

$14,746

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-Greenville 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 $14,746 $883 (6%) $13,403 $15,164 $16,106 $19,560 $18,260
2021 $15,629 $1,982 (15%) $13,914 $14,586 $17,505 $19,442
2020 $13,647 $268 (2%) $12,962 $12,422 $14,113 $17,767 $17,392
2019 $13,915 $2,627 (16%) $12,503 $15,518 $14,159 $17,488 $18,233
2018 $16,542 $1,340 (9%) $15,227 $16,933 $18,479 $19,620 $20,370
2017 $15,202 $715 (5%) $14,524 $13,678 $15,428 $16,140 $18,303
2016 $14,487 $841 (6%) $14,158 $15,211 $16,901 $18,244
2015 $13,646 $1,328 (11%) $12,761 $12,672 $14,461 $17,692 $18,025
2014 $12,318 -- $12,291 $14,114 $16,795 $14,020

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Greenville 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, 97 of freshman students at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Greenville received on average $5,332 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.

$5,332
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 28 78% $5,527 $154,760
Other Federal Grant 33 92% $5,346 $176,406
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 19 53% $537 $10,200
Total Grant & Scholarships 35 97% $5,332 $186,606

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 94% of freshman students at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Greenville received $8,141 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,141
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 34 94% $8,141 $276,782
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 34 94% $8,141 $276,782

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 Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Greenville sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 48

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 48 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 21 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 9 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

42.9%

Dropout Rate

Out of 21 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 12 students dropped out of the school.

57.1%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Greenville is greatly skewed towards women students, with 96.0% of undergraduate students being women and 4.0% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 124, with 119 women and 5 men.

  • men 4.0% 5 students
  • women 96.0% 119 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 29% 36 students
  • 22-24 21% 26 students
  • 20-21 20% 25 students
  • 25-29 17% 21 students
  • 40-49 5% 6 students
  • 30-34 4% 5 students
  • 35-39 3% 4 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Greenville 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)