South Eastern Beauty Academy

South Eastern Beauty Academy is a private for-profit less-than-two-year institution located in Paintsville, Kentucky. The school enrolls 70 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 56.33 out of 100. Its completion rate is 56% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 100% (IPEDS 2023).

The academy's primary program is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, offered as a one-to-two-year certificate credential. The program prepares students for licensure and entry-level work in the cosmetology profession, covering practical skills in hair, skin, and nail care.

Paintsville is located in eastern Kentucky's Johnson County, a rural area where South Eastern Beauty Academy serves as a local option for students pursuing cosmetology credentials without relocating to larger urban centers. The school's full retention rate indicates that the majority of enrolled students remain through their program of study.