C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
46/100 · earnings-weighted

Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Sioux City, Iowa 51106
ℹ️
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: 64%
Outcomes
C+
64/100
Affordability
D
40/100
Resources
B
71/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
25/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

40
Total Enrollment
64%
Graduation Rate
67%
Retention Rate
6.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$26,654
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$21,111
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$13,389
Median debt at graduation
72.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
63.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 50% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 33rd percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IA wage index 0.90). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services$20,000$23,709-10%#700 of 1025#640$12,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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  • Avg home value near campus: $226,095
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,413/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 51106 (4.9% cap, Sioux City)

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🏆 Where Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#26
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
of 34 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
79%
Receive Pell Grants
100%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other 26 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists
$35k/yr 575,200 jobs

Student Demographics

40
Total Students
100%
Women
73%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 55%
Hispanic 25%
Black 5%
Asian 3%
Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 73%
25-64 (Adult) 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City?
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-Sioux City?
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-Sioux City?
The graduation rate at Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City is 64%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City a good school?
Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): 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-Sioux City?
Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City has a total enrollment of 40 students. Most students (73%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology