Appleton, Wisconsin

Academy of Beauty Professionals — Appleton

525 North Westhill Blvd., Appleton, WI 54914
Visit website 920-815-3375
Program price
$31,959
Schedule
Full-time and part-time options
Program length
1,550 hours45 weeks full-time; 76 weeks part-time
Next start
Nov 9, 2026

About the program

The 1,550-hour cosmetology certificate covers haircutting, styling, chemical services and color, skin and nail care, sanitation, client consultation, and salon business skills. Students practice in a salon setting and begin hands-on learning by their second week.

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What you get

Maintain at least an 80% average on required theory tests and school examinations, and pass practical work with at least 80%; complete all 1,550 hours and assignments; and meet financial obligations. Required completion steps include graduate surveys and job-placement documents. Direct Loan borrowers also complete an exit interview. Graduates receive a certificate. Wisconsin licensing requires the applicable state examination.

Schedules & start dates

Choose full-time study at 35 hours per week for a stated 45 weeks, or part-time study at 20 hours per week for a stated 76 weeks. Full-time cosmetology is scheduled Monday through Friday. Training takes place on campus.

Study optionClass scheduleHours per weekUpcoming starts
Full-time
On campus

45 weeks

Class scheduleMon–FriTimes not listed

The catalog states 35 hours per week for 45 weeks. Training is on campus.

Weekly hours35 hours/weekUpcoming startsNot listed
Part-time
On campus

76 weeks

Class schedule

The catalog states 20 hours per week for 76 weeks. Training is on campus.

Weekly hours20 hours/weekUpcoming startsNot listed

Upcoming program starts

Cosmetology program
Cosmetology program

Cost & financial aid

Program price

$31,959

Approximate total program cost before financial aid

The 2026 full-time program total is $31,959: $30,655.17 tuition, a $10 application fee, a $90 registration fee, a $532.65 makeup kit, and $671.18 in textbooks. The part-time program total is $32,949, including $31,645.17 tuition and the same listed fees, kit, and books.

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What's included

Full-time tuition
$30,655.17
Application fee
$10
Registration fee
$90
Makeup kit
$532.65
Textbooks
$671.18

Federal financial aid

Available to qualifying students

Eligible students can use Federal Pell Grants and Direct Loans. Use FAFSA school code 031109; the application lists Academy of Beauty Professionals in Raymore, Missouri for all four locations. Written payment plans, scholarships, and VA education benefits are also available.

Financial aid and enrollment

Written tuition payment plan

A written plan with the financial aid office is required to pay tuition over time.

VA education benefits

Approved for eligible veterans and qualifying spouses, dependents, survivors, reservists and National Guard members.

Scholarships

Scholarship amounts and individual eligibility are not specified.

How to enroll

Entry requirements

Applicants need a high-school diploma, GED/HSED, qualifying homeschool documentation, or eligible Wisconsin dual-enrollment documentation, plus government-issued photo identification. Admission includes a campus visit and interview. Ability-to-benefit applicants are not accepted. Full acceptance follows a two-week trial period assessing skills, academics, attendance, and conduct.

Application steps

Request information, attend a career-planning session and campus visit, and complete the application with the enrollment team. Submit identification and education documents, pay the $10 application fee and $90 registration fee, and complete any scholarship and financial-aid paperwork.

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School approval & accreditation

Wisconsin school or program approval
Approval number:
183 - 87
Expires:
Status:
Active
Accreditation
Not confirmed

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