Charleston School of Beauty Culture

514 50th St. SE
Charleston, WV 25304
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Charleston School of Beauty Culture serves 90 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 25%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Minority enrollment: 62%
  • 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:

School Overview

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: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
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
n/a
49 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6
11

Student Body

The student population of Charleston School of Beauty Culture has grown by 8% over five years.
The Charleston School of Beauty Culture diversity score of 0.64 is more than the state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has grown by 125% over five years.
Total Enrollment
90 students
860 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
# Full-Time Students
90 students
384 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
476 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
90 students
220 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
90 students
384 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
13 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
476 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
100 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
11%
8%
% White
38%
75%
% Hawaiian
45%
4%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.42
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4194%
54%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
30%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,100
$25,500

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,333
$9,125
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
97%
SAT Reading
n/a
450
SAT Math
n/a
460
ACT Composite
n/a
19
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2024 (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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Minority enrollment: 62%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Kanawha County, WV community colleges have a diversity score of 0.37, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Kanawha County, WV is Charleston School of Beauty Culture. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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