School Highlights
Charleston School of Beauty Culture serves 46 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 22%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
- Minority enrollment: 55%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Charleston School of Beauty Culture ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Charleston School of Beauty Culture
(WV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
2 staff
30 staff
Number of Programs Offered
7
11
Student Body
The student population of Charleston School of Beauty Culture has declined by 43% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Charleston School of Beauty Culture diversity score of 0.67 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 66% over five years.
Total Enrollment
46 students
569 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
46 students
414 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
46 students
450 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
46 students
414 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
9%
9%
% White
45%
78%
% Hawaiian
32%
1%
% Two or more races
11%
3%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
42%
52%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,100
$25,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,333
$9,125
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$4,750
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charleston School of Beauty Culture's ranking?
Charleston School of Beauty Culture ranks among the top 20% of community college in West Virginia for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown and Least debt for graduating students.
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