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West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty

West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is a Private, 2-4 years school located in Kalamazoo, MI. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $16,695 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 83 and it offers 4 programs. By program type, it has 1 1-year certificate, 2 2-years certificate, and 1 4-years certificate programs.
Last year, a total of 24 students completed and earned certificate or associate degree at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty.
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Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $16,695 and the national average is $15,620.
Its tuition is similar than national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist program. The length of the program is 1500 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 11 months.
The following table shows the 4 largest vocational programs at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
4 Largest Career Programs at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty
Program2023 Tuition & FeesNational AverageBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion Time
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $16,695$15,620$1,5001500 Contact Hours11 Months
2Barbering/Barber $17,694$14,119$1,0001800 Contact Hours14 Months
3Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor $5,600$6,884$3001000 Contact Hours12 Months
4Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $4,000$5,025$500400 Contact Hours4 Months

2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is $16,695 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty offers the alternative tuition plans .
45% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,731 (exclude student loans).
West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$16,695
Books & Supplies$1,500
Off-Campus Room & Board$3,268
Off-Campus Expenses$1,634
Average Financial Amount$3,731

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty offers 4 vocational programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, and 2-4 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 24 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1 Year Certificate101
2 Years Certificate2015
4 Years Certificate108
Total4024

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 1 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 15 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 8 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services [+] ✕ 1 completers-
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist✕1-
Total1
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services [+] ✕ 15 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist✕15-
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor✕0-
Total15
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services [+] ✕ 8 completers-
Barbering/Barber✕8-
Total8

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 83 students are attending at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty. There are 5 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 2 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 6 (full-time) and 2 (part-time).
The graduation rate of West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is 80% and the retention rate is 75% at the school.
West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population83
Graduation Rate80%
Number of Faculty7
Student to Faculty Ratio20 to 1

Student Population at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 88 students enrolled into West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty. By gender, 48 male and 40 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty.
Student Population By Gender
West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty
TotalMaleFemale
Total884840
Full-time35296
Part-tme531934
There are 27 White (30.68%), 39 Black/African American (44.32%), 21 Hispanic (23.86%), and 22 students with other races attending West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty
TotalMaleFemale
Total884840
American Indian/Native American000
Asian000
Black/African American392514
Hispanic21156
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White27720
Two More110
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000
By age range, at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty, 15 students are aged 20 to 24 (17.05% of total students), 37 students are aged below 20 (42.05%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty
TotalMaleFemale
Total884840
Under 1836531
Age 18-19101
Age 20-21312
Age 22-2412102
Age 25-2915132
Age 30-34981
Age 35-391091
Age 40-49220

Directory and Accreditation Information

West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc. (1/1/1986 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty.
3200 South Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI
269-381-4424
School Website
Admission Page
Financial Aid Information

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