School Highlights
PCI Academy-Ames serves 133 students (11% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 32%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Minority enrollment: 99%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
PCI Academy-Ames ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
School Overview
PCI Academy-Ames
(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 PCI Academy-Ames has declined by 10% over five years.
The PCI Academy-Ames diversity score of 0.26 is less than the state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has grown by 100% over five years.
Total Enrollment
133 students
2,140 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
# Full-Time Students
15 students
148 students
# Part-Time Students
118 students
1,992 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
333 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
15 students
148 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
61 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
118 students
2,075 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
403 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
400 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
5%
7%
% White
1%
68%
% Hawaiian
86%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
8%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.52
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
82%
51%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
26%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,300
$33,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
25%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,333
$10,957
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,059
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
72%
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PCI Academy-Ames's ranking?
PCI Academy-Ames ranks among the top 20% of community college in Iowa for: Average community college minority breakdown, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to PCI Academy-Ames is Des Moines Area Community College (20.1 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2006 Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 964-6200
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 964-6200
20.1 miles
Enrollment: 34,206 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 In-state tuition: $156 Out-state tuition: $312 Minority enrollment: 33%
La James International College-Johnston
Private for-profit
8805 Chambery Blvd
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-2208
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-2208
24.2 miles
Enrollment: 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
4655 North West 121 Street
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 727-2100
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 727-2100
25.7 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
26.3 miles
Enrollment: 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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
28.2 miles
Enrollment: 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
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