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. It offers 4 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc. (1/1/1986 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 80 students attended West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 4 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 2 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 5 (full-time) and 2 (part-time).
The graduation rate of West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is 93% and transfer-out rate is 7%. The retention rate is 64% at the school.
| Student Population | 80 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 93% |
| Number of Faculty | 6 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is $16,695
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
54% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,402 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $16,695 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $3,402 |
Offered Certificate Programs
West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty offers 4 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 26 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 | 13 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 26 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 26 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 1 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 13 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 12 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 1 completers |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | ✕ | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 13 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 12 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | ✕ | 1 |
| Total | 13 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 12 completers |
| Barbering/Barber | ✕ | 12 |
| Total | 12 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 80 students have enrolled into West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty. By gender, 41 male and 39 female students are attending the school.
There are 24 White (30.00%), 34 Black/African American (42.50%), 12 Hispanic (15.00%), and 21 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 80 | 41 | 39 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 34 | 18 | 16 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 8 | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 24 | 8 | 16 |
| Two More | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Un-Known | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 3200 South Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI
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