The community colleges in Iowa are comprised of approximately 32% minorities (2026).
The community colleges minority in Iowa are listed below (where sufficient data available).
Minority Range: 21%
95%
Avg. Minority: 50%
Community College Minority Statistics in Iowa (2026)
College
% Minority
Location
Rank: #11.
Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines
Private, for profit
Minority: 95%
3305 70th St
Des Moines, IA 50322
(515) 318-5133
Des Moines, IA 50322
(515) 318-5133
Rank: #22.
Ross College-Davenport
Private for-profit
Minority: 87%
1801 East Kimberly Road, Suite B
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 344-1500
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 344-1500
Rank: #33.
UnityPoint Health-Des Moines School Of Radiologic Technology
Private not-for-profit
Minority: 86%
1200 Pleasant St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 241-6880
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 241-6880
Rank: #44.
La James International College-Ft Dodge
Private for-profit
Minority: 84%
2419 5th Avenue South
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-3119
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-3119
Rank: #55.
Mercy-St Luke's School Of Radiologic Technology
Private not-for-profit
Minority: 83%
1026 A Ave NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 369-7097
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 369-7097
Rank: #66.
Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake
Private for-profit
Minority: 79%
1543 18th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-0512
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-0512
Rank: #77.
American Hair Academy
Private for-profit
Minority: 77%
304 South Iris
Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 219-6248
Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 219-6248
Rank: #88.
The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls
Private for-profit
Minority: 73%
1350 College Square Mall
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 260-9995
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 260-9995
Rank: #99.
La James International College-Cedar Falls
Private for-profit
Minority: 71%
6322 University Ave
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 277-2150
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 277-2150
Rank: #1010.
Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City
Private for-profit
Minority: 69%
3320 Line Drive
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-9733
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-9733
Rank: #1111.
SOHO Hair Academy
Private for-profit
Minority: 65%
2600 South 9th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-2613
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-2613
Rank: #1212.
La James International College-Davenport
Private for-profit
Minority: 58%
5205 North Brady Street
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 441-7900
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 441-7900
Rank: #1313.
Aveda Institute-Des Moines
Private for-profit
Minority: 57%
6905 Mills Civic Pkwy Suite 120
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(513) 576-9333
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(513) 576-9333
Rank: #1414.
La James International College-Johnston
Private for-profit
Minority: 55%
8805 Chambery Blvd
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-2208
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-2208
Rank: #1515.
Minority: 51%
4655 North West 121 Street
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 727-2100
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 727-2100
Rank: #1616.
Waldorf University
Private for-profit
Minority: 44%
106 S Sixth St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2450
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2450
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Minority: 43%
3700 S Center St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-7106
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-7106
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Minority: 43%
One Triton Circle
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-7201
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-7201
Rank: #1919.
PCI Academy-Iowa City
Private for-profit
Minority: 41%
1550 South 1st Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52240
(515) 337-2907
Iowa City, IA 52240
(515) 337-2907
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Minority: 39%
4647 Stone Ave
Sioux City, IA 51102
(712) 274-8733
Sioux City, IA 51102
(712) 274-8733
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Minority: 39%
2700 College Rd
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 325-3200
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 325-3200
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Capri College-Davenport
Private for-profit
Minority: 39%
2540 E. 53rd Street
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 388-6642
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 388-6642
Rank: #2323.
Minority: 33%
2006 Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 964-6200
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 964-6200
Rank: #2424.
St Luke's College
Private not-for-profit
Minority: 32%
2720 Stone Park Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-3149
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-3149
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Minority: 31%
1500 West Agency Road
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-2731
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-2731
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Kirkwood Community College
Public
Minority: 31%
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
(319) 398-5411
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
(319) 398-5411
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Ellsworth Community College
Public
Minority: 31%
1100 College Ave
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(800) 322-9235
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(800) 322-9235
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Minority: 30%
101 W Third Street
Davenport, IA 52801
(563) 336-3300
Davenport, IA 52801
(563) 336-3300
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Iowa Lakes Community College
Public
Minority: 30%
19 S 7th St
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2601
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2601
Rank: #3030.
PCI Academy-Ames
Private for-profit
Minority: 29%
309 Kitty Hawk Dr.
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 337-2907
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 337-2907
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology
Private for-profit
Minority: 24%
24 Second St NE
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 424-2161
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 424-2161
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Minority: 24%
525 Grandview Ave
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-5111
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-5111
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Capri College-Dubuque
Private for-profit
Minority: 24%
395 Main St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 588-2379
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 588-2379
Rank: #3434.
Hawkeye Community College
Public
Minority: 23%
1501 E Orange Rd
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 296-2320
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 296-2320
Rank: #3535.
Minority: 21%
603 W Park St
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-5061
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-5061
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Iowa average percent of minority students in community college?
The Iowa average percent of minority students in community college is approximately 32% for 2026.
What are the most diverse community college in Iowa?
The most diverse community college in Iowa include Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines, Ross College-Davenport and UnityPoint Health-Des Moines School Of Radiologic Technology.
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