Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Empire Beauty School — Milwaukee

5655 S 27 th St, Milwaukee, WI 53221
Visit website 414-261-8391
Program price
$21,193
Schedule
Full-time daytime schedule (35 hours/week)
Program length
1,550 hours45 weeks full-time
Next start
Not available

About the program

The 1, 550-hour cosmetology diploma covers haircutting, color, texture, styling, skin care, and manicuring. Students progress from foundational techniques to supervised salon services, with career-readiness and Wisconsin licensing preparation.

What you get

Earn the diploma by completing 1, 550 training hours, the required curriculum and salon service performances, and all financial obligations. A Wisconsin professional license requires passing the applicable state examination after training.

Schedules & start dates

Full-time classes meet Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., for 45 weeks. The catalog specifies seven instructional hours per day. New cosmetology classes start every three weeks.

Study optionClass scheduleHours per weekUpcoming starts
Full-time
DaytimeOn campus

45 weeks

Class scheduleMon–Fri9:00 AM–4:30 PM

Seven instructional hours per day; a 30-minute lunch and two 10-minute breaks.

Weekly hours35 hours/weekUpcoming startsNot listed

Cost & financial aid

Program price

$21,193

Approximate total program cost before financial aid

The campus lists $21, 193 as the total cost of tuition, kit, fees, and taxes.

Federal financial aid

Available to qualifying students

Eligible students may receive Pell Grants, FSEOG, and Federal Direct Loans. Use FAFSA school code 012606. Students completing the full program without interruption can earn a $500 attendance scholarship at 85% attendance or $1, 000 at 90%. Self-pay installments are available.

Good Attendance Scholarship

$1,000

Eligibility: Complete the full cosmetology program without interruption with at least 90% cumulative attendance; 85%–89.99% earns $500.

Self-pay installment plan

A 20% down payment followed by installments; sales tax, application and registration fees are separate from the installment illustration.

How to enroll

Entry requirements

Applicants need valid state or federal photo identification, a high-school diploma or equivalent, a career-planning interview, the required fees, and a completed enrollment package. Home-school applicants provide signed diploma or transcript and Wisconsin PI 1206 filings. Foreign credentials require translation and equivalency evaluation. Ability-to-Benefit admission is not offered.

Application steps

Complete the campus request-information form and career-planning interview, provide identification and education records, and complete the enrollment package and financial arrangements. Incoming students attend orientation before classes begin.

School approval & accreditation

Wisconsin school or program approval
Approval number:
131 - 87
Expires:
Status:
Active
Accreditation
Not confirmed

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