About Us
Capri School of Beauty Culture, INC. dba Capri Beauty College, is one of the first Cosmetology Schools in Illinois and we are proud of our 2nd generation legacy as a privately owned and operated family business. In 1960, our first campus opened in Chicago and since that year, we've graduated many notable alumni and consistently report excellent outcome rates such as our most recent 100% State Board Passing Rate! We've built our curriculum to provide hands-on, salon level training and encourage each student to reach their creative potential.
We hope to see you on campus soon!
Amy Ruff, College President
Map Our Location
Capri Beauty College may be referred to as Capri or the College and has two suburban campus locations to serve all of your cosmetology career needs. (See maps on our contact page.)
Campus Locations
Main Campus in New Lenox
The Main Campus located in New Lenox, IL consists of two floors of expansive Cosmetology classrooms, practice rooms, office suites, a full customer clinic, facial room, lunchroom, courtyard break areas and parking for more than 100 cars.
The New Lenox campus features 6,900 square feet of newly constructed development at Atrium Point, which is approximately 1 mile east of I-80 and minutes from I-355 extension. Capri Beauty College's newest campus serves about 90,000 residents from the villages of New Lenox, Frankfort, Lockport, Joliet, Manhattan, Tinley Park and Mokena, Orland Park, Homer Glen as well as large unincorporated areas.
Additional Location in Oak Forest
Capri's additional location in Oak Forest campus (remodeled January 2018) consists of two buildings, totaling 10,000 square feet; one main building at 15815 Rob Roy Drive and an expanded campus at 15825 Rob Roy Drive. The main building is equipped with 2 classrooms, 3 offices, student salon, spa stations, audio-visual equipment and a lunchroom.
When in use, the Training Center is equipped with 3 classrooms, 2 offices, spa stations, audio-visual equipment and a lunchroom.
Both buildings share parking for 143 vehicles and are equipped with free student Wi-Fi, lockers and security cameras.
Cosmetology Education at its Finest
Cosmetology learning just got better. Pivot Point Fundamentals is a comprehensive education library designed to successful licensure pass rates and entry-level proficiency. It is a product developed to help learners transform information into learning that deepens meaning and relevance.
On-Line Digital Support
Your education is supported through an innovative online learning environment called Learn About Beauty (LAB) designed specifically for the beauty industry — the only one of its kind! This is not just another cookie-cutter learning management system, like so many others. This robust, multi-faceted system approaches learning through four key dimensions — educational content, customization, communication and gamification — will help you learn forward and get the best beauty education there is out there today.
Accreditation
Capri Beauty College is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS). The National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences is recognized by the United States Department of Education as a national accrediting agency for post-secondary schools and programs of cosmetology arts and sciences, Electrology, and massage.
State Licensing
Capri Beauty College maintains an Illinois State License issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation which recognizes Capri School of Beauty Culture, Inc. (D/B/A Capri Beauty College) as a Cosmetology School.
Complaint Procedure
Complaints against this school may be registered with: Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation: 800-560-6420 Located at 555 W. Monroe St. 5th Floor – Chicago, IL. 60651 or in Springfield 217-785-0800 located at 320 W. Washington – Springfield, IL 62786
Procedures for Viewing Documents
To view Accreditation or State Licensing documents, please contact Tricia Seil, Vice President, via email at: tricia@capri.edu. In the memo section type: Appointment to View Documents. In the body of the letter identify which documents you would like to view, your name, address and contact information. Appointments will be arranged within 5 business days.
Awards and Associations
Capri Beauty College is a multi award winning College including Best of Chicago Southland and Southwest Choice Winner. The College is associated with American Association of Cosmetology Schools, Chicago Cosmetologists, the Illinois Association of Cosmetology Schools, Illinois Cosmetology Association and the National Cosmetology Association.
CARES ACT Compliance and Reporting
2022 NACCAS Outcome Rates Submitted 2023
Graduation Rate = 82.67%, Placement Rate = 84.21%, Licensure Rate = 100%
IPEDS 2020-2021 Cohort Data Collection for Graduation Rates published 07.01.2024
Oak Forest: 86 Transfer Rates 0%, New Lenox 81% Transfer Rate 0%,