School Highlights
Avalon School of Cosmetology serves 15 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 43%.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
- Minority enrollment: 92%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Avalon School of Cosmetology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Avalon School of Cosmetology
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
5 staff
94 staff
Number of Programs Offered
4
40
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Avalon School of Cosmetology has declined by 50% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Avalon School of Cosmetology diversity score of 0.66 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
15 students
2,812 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
36:1
# Full-Time Students
15 students
1,168 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
15 students
2,681 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
15 students
1,143 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
16%
1%
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
10%
8%
% Black
4%
16%
% White
8%
57%
% Hawaiian
54%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
60%
34%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
36%
87%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avalon School of Cosmetology's ranking?
Avalon School of Cosmetology ranks among the top 20% of community college in Minnesota for: Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Avalon School of Cosmetology is Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake (28.5 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake
Private for-profit
1543 18th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-0512
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-0512
28.5 miles
Enrollment: 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
603 W Park St
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-5061
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-5061
33.4 miles
Enrollment: 1,907 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 In-state tuition: $5,460 Out-state tuition: $5,850 Minority enrollment: 21%
Iowa Lakes Community College
Public
19 S 7th St
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2601
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2601
41.6 miles
Enrollment: 1,945 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 In-state tuition: $5,516 Out-state tuition: $5,868 Minority enrollment: 30%
Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
Private not-for-profit
1325 South Cliff Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
(605) 322-1720
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
(605) 322-1720
56.1 miles
Enrollment: 24 students
Sanford Medical Center
Private not-for-profit
1305 W. 18th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
(605) 333-7544
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
(605) 333-7544
57.5 miles
Enrollment: 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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