The Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Spartanburg saw a 0.6% tuition increase for the 2022-23 academic year, based on recent disclosures, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the private, for-profit institution paid $8,150 this year, which is $50 more than the $8,100 tuition charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 95% of the undergraduate student body at the school are residents of South Carolina.
Data indicates that 92% of full-time undergraduates who began their studies at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Spartanburg in 2022-23 received some form of student financial aid. Specifically, 66 students were awarded grants or scholarships totaling $286,066, while 67 students obtained student loans amounting to over $438,627.
Across the entire undergraduate population, 224 students received grants or scholarships totaling $875,056. Additionally, 180 students borrowed $1.1 million in federal student loans.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
The following data includes only full-time students who began an undergraduate program at the Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Spartanburg in the 2022-23 school year.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 60 | 78% | $280,216 | $4,670 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 19 | 25% | $5,850 | $308 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 66 | 86% | $286,066 | $4,334 |
| Federal student loans | 67 | 87% | $438,627 | $6,547 |
| Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 67 | 87% | $438,627 | $6,547 |
| Total student aid | 71 | 92% | $724,693 | $10,206 |
Information in this story was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.
