Oak Forest School Closing Information
Oak Forest Campus located at 15815 Rob Roy Drive, Oak Forest, IL 60452.
October 15, 2025 is the effective date of closure. The decision to downsize campuses was made solely for economic sustainability reasons and with careful consideration for all students and staff. This difficult business decision was based on enrollment trends, operational costs, and our ability to provide quality education in the long term. We sincerely express our gratitude to the students, families, friends and clients that have been a part of our 47 years in the Oak Forest Community. The closing date was selected to provide graduate-level students with every opportunity to complete the program and graduate and we've been proactive in establishing comprehensive Teach Out arrangements with several quality institutions, including our Capri campus in New Lenox, for our remaining seven (7) students. These arrangements ensure students can transfer 100% of their completed hours and coursework without experiencing any negative impact on their Federal Student Aid, including both Grants and Loans. All steps in this process strictly adhere to the regulatory guidelines and timelines for School Closings as directed by the Department of Education, the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. We are meeting or exceeding all requirements to ensure our students are protected throughout this transition. Students and Graduates can access their records and transcripts by contacting the Admissions Department at: 1938 E. Lincoln Hwy. New Lenox, IL 60451 Phone: 815-485-3020 x 2 Email: admissions@capri.eduBCRF Fundraiser; $1,500.00 Raised
The 2024 Breast Cancer Research Foundation Fundraiser included a Student Bake Sale, Client & Student Raffle Prizes and donation to dress in denim and pink!
2024 Advisory Board
Capri Beauty College held its annual Advisory Board Meeting on October 22, 2024. Members represented all areas of the Beauty & Wellness Industry and provided insight on skills needed to prepare graduates for their first salon job.
2023 Advisory Board
Capri Beauty College held the annual Advisory Board Meeting on October 03, 2023. Members were updated on the course of study, campus improvements and outcome rates of graduates and provided insight on skills needed in today’s Salon Industry.
Chicago Tribune; Best of Chicago Southland 2022
Capri Beauty College was voted by the Daily Southtown readers as the best in the Trade School category during their annual Best of Southland Awards.
Southland’s Best 2022
Best in Beauty & Wellnes: 1st Place, Capri Beauty College, 2nd Place Paul Mitchell The School, 3rd Place Cameo.
The Times Media Company took account of reader favorites in and around Frankfort, Mokena, New Lenox, Orland Park and Tinley Park and presented their annual look at the best businesses, restaurants, services, places to live and more that Southland has to offer.
.This year, more than 77,000 votes were cast by more than 5,000 unique voters in more than 170 categories. This signals that the readers recognize the value of hard work and want to applaud businesses that consistently exceed expectations
First in Best Beauty School Category
Capri Beauty College, with multiple locations, was awarded First Place in Beauty School Category in The Times Southland’s 2021 Best Series. Second Place awarded to Paul Mitchell the School Tinley Park and Third to Hair Professionals Career College. The article published on October 28, 2021 read: Capri Beauty College celebrated its 60th year in 2020, operating under second-generation owners who continue the original philosophy of offering a world-class cosmetology education, says Amy Ruff, president. “We employ highly qualified teachers and provide a welcoming, family atmosphere on campus,” says Ruff. The college maintains an Illinois State License and is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. Graduates are employed in sustaining careers in the beauty industry, and it is not uncommon to have their children attend Capri, says Ruff. The college offers a supervised student salon and spa that is open to the public for hair, skin and nail services at prices significantly lower than a traditional salon. Capri also has monthly specials, online coupons and beauty parties for children and adults. Capri Beauty College is active in the community and supports organizations including Breast Cancer Research Foundation, St. Baldrick's, Toys for Tots and The Crisis Center of South Suburbia.