Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake

1543 18th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings

School Highlights

Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake serves 15 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 97%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake
(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

Student Body

The student population of Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake has declined by 44% over five years.
The Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake diversity score of 0.36 is less than the state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
15 students
1,302 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake and community college average number of enrollment of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
# Full-Time Students
15 students
148 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,154 students
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This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Iowa.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
210 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
15 students
148 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
29 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,216 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
403 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
400 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
3%
% Asian
7%
7%
% Black
15%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake and the percentage of Black community college students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake and the percentage of White community college students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
% Hawaiian
78%
69%
% Two or more races
n/a
9%
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
Diversity Score
0.36
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake 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)
0.6667%
0.5%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake 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)
n/a
0.3116%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$17,000
$33,600
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Iowa by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
93%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake 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
$11,748
$10,957
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake 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
$4,250
$5,108
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Iowa by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
83%
48%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake and the community college average percent admitted of Iowa by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake?
The acceptance rate of Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake is 83%, which is higher than the state average of 48%.
What is Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake's ranking?
Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake ranks among the top 20% of community college in Iowa for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Iowa public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,331 per year for in-state students and $4,920 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,086 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Iowa community colleges have a diversity score of 0.50, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Iowa is Purdue University Global-Des Moines. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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