Cost of Cosmetology School in St. Louis
A question we hear all the time is "so what is the cost of cosmetology school?" Below you will find information regarding our tuition as well as other costs such as exam fees, books, and supplies at Grabber School of Hair Design in St. Louis.
Cosmetology Program
| Supplies | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,750.00 |
| Kit | $4,500.00* |
| Books | $300.00* |
| Registration | $150.00* |
| State Board Exam Fee | $140.00* |
| Total | $20,840.00 |
*Non-refundable cost
Textbooks
Grabber School of Hair Design requires the following textbooks for the Cosmetology Program. Books can be purchased as a bundled set from Grabber School and will be issued to students on their first day of class.
| Book | ISBN Number |
|---|---|
 Milady's Standard Cosmetology Textbook |
ISBN-13: 978-1-4180-4936-2 |
 Milady's Standard Cosmetology Study Guide |
ISBN-13: 978-1-4390-5924-1 |
 Milady's Standard Cosmetology Exam Review |
ISBN-13: 978-1-4180-4943-0 |
| Total (sold as a bundle only) | $300.00 |
Purchasing books elsewhere is also an option, but workbooks must be like new with no missing pages, no handwriting on inside pages, and the exact edition needed. Be sure books are received prior to class start date! Renting is not an option since students must write in the workbooks and exam pages must be removed to be turned in for credit.
Nail Technology Program
| Supplies | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,400.00 |
| Kit | $700.00* |
| Books | $250.00* |
| Registration | $150.00* |
| State Board Exam Fee | $140.00* |
| Total | $3,640.00 |
*Non-refundable cost
Textbooks
Grabber School of Hair Design requires the following textbooks for the Nail Technology Program. Books can be purchased as a bundled set from Grabber School and will be issued to students on their first day of class.
| Book | ISBN Number |
|---|---|
 Milady's Standard Nail Technology Textbook (Revised) |
ISBN-13: 978-1-4283-4124-1 |
 Milady's Standard Nail Technology Exam Review (Revised) |
ISBN-13: 978-1-4283-5950-5 |
| Total (sold as a bundle only) | $300.00 |
Purchasing books elsewhere is also an option, but workbooks must be like new with no missing pages, no handwriting on inside pages, and the exact edition needed. Be sure books are received prior to class start date! Renting is not an option since students must write in the workbooks and exam pages must be removed to be turned in for credit.
Esthetician Program
| Supplies | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,875.00 |
| Kit | $3,520.00* |
| Books | $300.00* |
| Registration | $150.00* |
| State Board Exam Fee | $140.00* |
| Total | $11,985.00 |
*Non-refundable cost
Textbooks
Grabber School of Hair Design requires the following textbooks for the Esthetician Program. Books can be purchased as a bundled set from Grabber School and will be issued to students on their first day of class.
| Book | ISBN Number |
|---|---|
 Milady's Standard Fundamentals Esthetics |
ISBN-13: 978-1-11130689 |
| Total (sold as a bundle only) | $300.00 |
Purchasing books elsewhere is also an option, but workbooks must be like new with no missing pages, no handwriting on inside pages, and the exact edition needed. Be sure books are received prior to class start date! Renting is not an option since students must write in the workbooks and exam pages must be removed to be turned in for credit.