Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence

Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence is a private for-profit institution located in Florence, South Carolina, operating as a less-than-two-year school focused on beauty and personal care training. The school enrolls 346 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 60.67 out of 100. It reports a 68% completion rate and a 95% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), with the notably high retention rate indicating strong student persistence through the program.

The school offers a certificate program in Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. This program provides comprehensive training in hair cutting, coloring, and styling, as well as skincare, nail care, and salon business practices. Graduates are prepared to sit for the South Carolina Board of Cosmetology licensure examination.

Florence is located in a rural area in the Pee Dee region of eastern South Carolina, serving as a regional hub for the surrounding communities. The Kenneth Shuler brand operates multiple campuses across the Carolinas, and the Florence location provides local access to cosmetology training without requiring students to relocate to larger urban centers. For students in the Florence area seeking licensure-focused beauty education, this school's strong retention rate and established regional presence are factors worth considering.