School Highlights
American Hair Academy serves 26 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 32%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 92%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
American Hair Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
American Hair Academy
(IA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
274 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of American Hair Academy has declined by 31% over five years.
The American Hair Academy diversity score of 0.54 is more than the state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has grown by 260% over five years.
Total Enrollment
26 students
2,140 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
26 students
148 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,992 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
333 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
26 students
148 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
61 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,075 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
403 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
400 students
% Asian
15%
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
8%
68%
% Hawaiian
65%
1%
% Two or more races
8%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
8%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.52
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
74%
51%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
26%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,823
$11,898
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,125
$5,108
Acceptance Rate
n/a
72%
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Hair Academy's ranking?
American Hair Academy ranks among the top 20% of community college in Iowa for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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