Average

Score: 52/100

Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines

2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Des Moines, Iowa 50322

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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 80%

Outcomes

C+

59/100

Affordability

45/100

Resources

70/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

33/100

Quick Stats

Total Enrollment

80%

Graduation Rate

24%

Retention Rate

7.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $295,379
Avg rent near campus: $1,106/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 50313 (4.6% cap, Des Moines)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

67%

Receive Pell Grants

67%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist 40 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 20 grads/yr Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage 12 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines's top programs commonly pursue.

Skincare specialists

$42k/yr 97,400 jobs

Makeup artists, theatrical and performance

$50k/yr 7,000 jobs

Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

$35k/yr 575,200 jobs

Manicurists and pedicurists

$35k/yr 210,100 jobs

Shampooers

$31k/yr 18,500 jobs

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Massage therapists

$58k/yr 168,000 jobs

Student Demographics

Total Students

97%

Women

66%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 72%

Hispanic 12%

Black 9%

Asian 3%

Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 66%

25-64 (Adult) 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines?

The graduation rate at Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines is 80%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.

Is Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines a good school?

Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines?

Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines has a total enrollment of 74 students.

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