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Aveda Institute-Des Moines

6905 Mills Civic Pkwy Suite 120
West Des Moines, IA 50266

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School Highlights

Aveda Institute-Des Moines serves 163 students (100% of students are full-time).

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 97%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

Enrollment: 163 students
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:

School Overview

Aveda Institute-Des Moines

(IA) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Private for-profit

Private not-for-profit

Total Faculty

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274 staff

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 0.50. The school's diversity has grown by 483% over five years.

Total Enrollment

163 students

1,302 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

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12:1

# Full-Time Students

163 students

148 students

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# Part-Time Students

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1,154 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

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210 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

163 students

148 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

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29 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

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1,216 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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403 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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400 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

% Black

% White

% Hawaiian

80%

69%

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% Two or more races

% Unknown races

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0.35

0.50

This chart displays the diversity score of Aveda Institute-Des Moines and the community college average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

0.803%

0.5%

This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Aveda Institute-Des Moines and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

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0.3116%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

94%

93%

This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Aveda Institute-Des Moines and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Median Debt for Graduates

$12,000

$10,957

This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Aveda Institute-Des Moines and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Iowa by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

Median Debt for Dropouts

$4,750

$5,500

This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Aveda Institute-Des Moines and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Iowa by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

Acceptance Rate

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72%

ACT Composite

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ACT English

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ACT Math

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Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

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.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

Enrollment: 163 students
Minority enrollment: 98%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Dallas County, AL community colleges have a of 0.63, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Dallas County, AL is George C Wallace State Community College-Selma. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.