School Highlights
Aveda Institute-Des Moines serves 244 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 32%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 57%
- 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
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
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
Less than 2 years (below associate)
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
18 staff
18 staff
Number of Programs Offered
3
3
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Aveda Institute-Des Moines has grown by 14% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Aveda Institute-Des Moines diversity score of 0.60 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 37% over five years.
Total Enrollment
244 students
176 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
30:1
# Full-Time Students
244 students
165 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
244 students
176 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
244 students
165 students
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
43%
68%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
46%
9%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
100%
55%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$10,957
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Source: 2025 (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: 5:1 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: 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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: 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
2006 Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 964-6200
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 964-6200
14.1 miles
Enrollment: 23,697 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 In-state tuition: $156 Out-state tuition: $312 Minority enrollment: 33%
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