School Highlights
Aveda Institute-Des Moines serves 163 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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 32%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Aveda Institute-Des Moines ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
Aveda Institute-Des Moines
(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 Aveda Institute-Des Moines has grown by 123% over five years.
The Aveda Institute-Des Moines diversity score of 0.35 is less than the state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
163 students
2,140 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
163 students
148 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,992 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
333 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
163 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
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
8%
7%
% White
2%
68%
% Hawaiian
80%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
8%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.52
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
80%
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
94%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$10,957
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
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 Aveda Institute-Des Moines's ranking?
Aveda Institute-Des Moines ranks among the top 20% of community college in Iowa for: Highest completion rates.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Aveda Institute-Des Moines is Purdue University Global-Des Moines (5.9 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4655 North West 121 Street
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 727-2100
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 727-2100
5.9 miles
Enrollment: 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Acceptance rate: 54% In-state tuition: $15,352 Out-state tuition: $15,352 Minority enrollment: 51%
Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines
Private for-profit
3305 70th St
Des Moines, IA 50322
(515) 318-5133
Des Moines, IA 50322
(515) 318-5133
6.4 miles
Enrollment: 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
La James International College-Johnston
Private for-profit
8805 Chambery Blvd
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-2208
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-2208
7.5 miles
Enrollment: 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
UnityPoint Health-Des Moines School Of Radiologic Technology
Private not-for-profit
1200 Pleasant St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 241-6880
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 241-6880
8.9 miles
Enrollment: 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
2006 Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 964-6200
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 964-6200
14.1 miles
Enrollment: 34,206 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 In-state tuition: $156 Out-state tuition: $312 Minority enrollment: 33%
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