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Velvatex College of Beauty Culture
Little Rock, Arkansas · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 1520 Martin Luther King Dr, Little Rock, AR 72202 · Phone: (501) 240-3810 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Velvatex College of Beauty Culture is a private for-profit trade school in Little Rock, Arkansas offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Velvatex's completion rate is 64.3%, above the Arkansas state average of 57.3%, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $17,412, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Velvatex College of Beauty Culture is $14,598, and federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV programs. All reported students (100%) receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,920 | $28,830 | $33,730 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Arkansas (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Velvatex College of Beauty Culture is a private for-profit trade school located in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used to attend. The campus awards programs primarily in cosmetology, with cosmetology schools accounting for the top program area reported.
According to federal data, Velvatex's completion rate is 64.3%, which is above the Arkansas state average of 57.3%. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $17,412. The annual cost of attendance is $14,598, and 100% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body drawing heavily on need-based federal aid.
This campus, with a small enrollment of 8 undergraduates and 6 program completers reported, appears to suit students seeking focused cosmetology training rather than broad academic study. Because program length details are not specified in the available data, prospective students, including adult career-changers, should contact the school directly to confirm scheduling and program duration. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome data yourself, consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard using the school's official link, or contact the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences directly.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Velvatex College of Beauty Culture offers cosmetology programs, listed as its top program area with 6 completers reported. It has 2 program families reported in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Velvatex is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, the school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help cover costs.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 64.3%, which is above the Arkansas state average of 57.3%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (501) 240-3810 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $17,412 per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $14,598.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Velvatex is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and the type of financial aid available compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?108065.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and scheduling details are not reported in federal data, so career-changers should contact the school directly at (501) 240-3810 to discuss fit and flexibility.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in the available federal data; contact Velvatex directly or check Arkansas state cosmetology licensing requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Velvatex College of Beauty Culture by phone at (501) 240-3810 or through its website at https://www.velvatexcollege.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in the available federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across schools.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.