Program price
At least $15,705.39
Schedule
Full-time and part-time options
Program length
1,800 hoursAbout 53 weeks at 34 hours per week, or 72 weeks at 25 hours per week.
Next start
Nov 3, 2026

About the program

The 1,800-hour cosmetology program combines theory, practical training and supervised work with clients. Training covers hair, nails, skin care, salon management and state law. Graduates receive a school diploma.

What you get

Students must complete 1,800 clock hours, pass the required theory and practical work and final examinations, and maintain a 70% average. Graduation awards a school diploma. Professional licensure requires the separate state examination and licensing process.

Schedules & start dates

The 25-hour schedule is offered as needed. Both schedules include a 30-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks; the future start dates do not identify a particular weekly schedule.

Study optionClass scheduleHours per weekUpcoming starts
Full-time
Daytime

About 53 weeks

Class scheduleTue–Fri8:30 AM–5:30 PM

Includes a 30-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks.

Weekly hours34 hours/weekUpcoming startsNot listed
Part-time
Daytime

About 72 weeks

Class scheduleTue–Fri8:30 AM–3:15 PM

Offered as needed; includes a 30-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks.

Weekly hours25 hours/weekUpcoming startsNot listed

Upcoming program starts

Cosmetology program
Cosmetology program

Cost & financial aid

Program price

At least $15,705.39

Minimum program cost before financial aid

The school lists $15,680.39 for tuition, registration, kit and books including tax, effective April 1, 2026. The separate required $25 student permit brings known required costs to at least $15,705.39. Required clothing is unpriced. Professional examination and licensing costs are separate.

What's included

Tuition
$14,400
Registration fee
$100
Tool kit and books, including sales tax
$1,180.39
State student permitRequired at registration; separate from the stated school total.
$25

Federal financial aid

Available to qualifying students

Students ineligible for Title IV funding can use a monthly payment plan with a minimum $1,568 down payment and the remaining balance spread over enrollment. The down payment is part of the program price.

Monthly Payment Plan

Eligibility: Students ineligible for Title IV funding.

Minimum $1,568 down payment, with the remaining balance paid monthly over enrollment.

How to enroll

Entry requirements

Applicants must be at least 17 and have completed high school or an equivalent. Admission requires a free entrance exam with a 75% passing score, a recent health certificate, identification and the $25 student-registration permit.

Application steps

Complete an admissions interview and entrance exam. Before the start date, submit the Board student-registration form, health certificate, photograph, identity and high-school completion documents, and the $25 permit payment.

School approval & accreditation

West Virginia school or program approval
Status:
Active
Accreditation
Not confirmed

Sources

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