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PCI Academy-Ames

309 Kitty Hawk Dr.
Ames, IA 50010

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Tel: (515) 956-3784

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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 Stats (2024-25)

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:

School Overview

PCI Academy-Ames

(IA) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Private for-profit

Private not-for-profit

Total Faculty

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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

163 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

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17:1

# Full-Time Students

15 students

148 students

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# Part-Time Students

118 students

1,992 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

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333 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

15 students

148 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

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61 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

118 students

2,075 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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403 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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400 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

n/a

% Asian

% Hispanic

n/a

% Black

% White

68%

% Hawaiian

86%

% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

n/a

% Unknown races

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0.26

0.52

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

0.8182%

0.5143%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

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0.2578%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$22,300

$33,600

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

25%

93%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$6,333

$10,957

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$3,059

$5,500

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Acceptance Rate

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72%

ACT Composite

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ACT English

n/a

ACT Math

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Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PCI Academy-Ames's ranking?

PCI Academy-Ames ranks among the top 20% of community college in Iowa for: Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

Enrollment: 133 students
Minority enrollment: 99%
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 of 0.52, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Iowa is Ross College-Davenport. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.