School Highlights
IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage serves 47 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 88%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 77%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage
(HI) 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
4 staff
65 staff
Number of Programs Offered
7
5
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage has declined by 16% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage diversity score of 0.81 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
47 students
2,289 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
47 students
510 students
# Part-Time Students
7 students
1,865 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
47 students
2,289 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
47 students
510 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
21%
32%
% Hispanic
12%
15%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
23%
12%
% Hawaiian
22%
6%
% Two or more races
18%
30%
% Unknown races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.81
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
57%
28%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
31%
70%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage's ranking?
IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage ranks among the top 20% of community college in Hawaii for: Diversity in US community colleges.
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