- Capitol School of Hairstyling & Esthetics is a nationally accredited cosmetology and esthetics school located in Omaha, Nebraska. It was founded in 1923. Capitol School of Hairstyling & Esthetics is a member of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce and accredited by the Better Business Bureau of Nebraska.
School Highlights
Capitol Beauty School serves 154 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 37%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Capitol Beauty School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
School Overview
Capitol Beauty School
(NE) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
233 staff
Student Body
The student population of Capitol Beauty School has grown by 35% over five years.
The Capitol Beauty School diversity score of 0.36 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has grown by 111% over five years.
Total Enrollment
154 students
1,449 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
# Full-Time Students
154 students
127 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,322 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
26 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
154 students
114 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
14 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,322 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
357 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%

% Asian
3%
3%

% Hispanic
n/a
16%

% Black
13%
6%

% White
4%
63%

% Hawaiian
79%
2%

% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%


Diversity Score
0.36
0.57

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.9242%
0.4502%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,300
$35,400

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
70%
81%

Median Debt for Graduates
$6,380
$12,000

Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2013)
$3,500
$3,562
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capitol Beauty School's ranking?
Capitol Beauty School ranks among the top 20% of community college in Nebraska for: Average community college minority breakdown, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
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