School Highlights
Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City serves 67 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 32%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 69%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City
(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
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
4 staff
18 staff
Number of Programs Offered
2
3
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City has grown by 67% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 22% over five years.
Total Enrollment
67 students
176 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
30:1
# Full-Time Students
67 students
165 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
67 students
176 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
67 students
165 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
8%
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
14%
9%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
31%
68%
% Hawaiian
39%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
67%
55%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,434
$11,898
Acceptance Rate
100%
78%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Maggie Bassett, Owner/Master Designer at Star Hair Design LLC -
- Shellie Byrd, Owner of The Furry FoxHole -
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City?
The acceptance rate of Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 78%.
Who are famous alumni from Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City?
Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City famous alumni include: Maggie Bassett, Owner/Master Designer at Star Hair Design LLC and Shellie Byrd, Owner of The Furry FoxHole.
What is Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City's ranking?
Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City ranks among the top 20% of community college in Iowa for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City is Western Iowa Tech Community College (2.8 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4647 Stone Ave
Sioux City, IA 51102
(712) 274-8733
Sioux City, IA 51102
(712) 274-8733
2.8 miles
Enrollment: 5,482 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 In-state tuition: $139 Out-state tuition: $140 Minority enrollment: 39%
St Luke's College
Private not-for-profit
2720 Stone Park Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-3149
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-3149
5.6 miles
Enrollment: 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Acceptance rate: 80% Private-state tuition: $18,820 Minority enrollment: 32%
Little Priest Tribal College
Public
601 E. College Drive
Winnebago, NE 68071
(402) 878-2380
Winnebago, NE 68071
(402) 878-2380
15.1 miles
Enrollment: 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Acceptance rate: 75% Minority enrollment: 83%
1111 Hwy 75
Macy, NE 68039
(402) 494-2311
Macy, NE 68039
(402) 494-2311
22.5 miles
Enrollment: 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
603 W Park St
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-5061
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-5061
57.5 miles
Enrollment: 1,907 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 In-state tuition: $5,460 Out-state tuition: $5,850 Minority enrollment: 21%
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