American Hair Academy

304 South Iris
Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

American Hair Academy serves 25 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 32%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 77%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

American Hair Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
American Hair Academy
(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
Less than 2 years (below associate)
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
2 staff
18 staff
Number of Programs Offered
1
3
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of American Hair Academy has declined by 21% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The American Hair Academy diversity score of 0.63 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 35% over five years.
Total Enrollment
25 students
1,532 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
30:1
# Full-Time Students
25 students
165 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
32 students
23 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
25 students
165 students
% Asian
13%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
23%
68%
% Hawaiian
55%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
9%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
71%
55%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
64%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,823
$11,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,125
$4,750
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Hair Academy's ranking?
American Hair Academy ranks among the top 20% of community college in Iowa for: Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 77%
  • 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.

The average community college acceptance rate in Iowa is 75%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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