School Highlights
Avalon School of Cosmetology serves 15 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 43%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
- Minority enrollment: 92%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Avalon School of Cosmetology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Avalon School of Cosmetology
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
5 staff
94 staff
Number of Programs Offered
4
40
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Avalon School of Cosmetology has declined by 54% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Avalon School of Cosmetology diversity score of 0.66 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
15 students
2,882 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
36:1
# Full-Time Students
15 students
1,168 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
26 students
301 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
15 students
1,143 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
16%
1%
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
10%
8%
% Black
4%
16%
% White
8%
57%
% Hawaiian
54%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
60%
34%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
36%
87%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avalon School of Cosmetology's ranking?
Avalon School of Cosmetology ranks among the top 20% of community college in Minnesota for: Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Avalon School of Cosmetology is Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake (28.5 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake
Private for-profit
1543 18th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-0512
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-0512
28.5 miles
Enrollment: 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
603 W Park St
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-5061
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-5061
33.4 miles
Enrollment: 1,907 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 In-state tuition: $5,460 Out-state tuition: $5,850 Minority enrollment: 21%
Iowa Lakes Community College
Public
19 S 7th St
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2601
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2601
41.6 miles
Enrollment: 1,945 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 In-state tuition: $5,516 Out-state tuition: $5,868 Minority enrollment: 30%
Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
Private not-for-profit
1325 South Cliff Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
(605) 322-1720
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
(605) 322-1720
56.1 miles
Enrollment: 24 students
Sanford Medical Center
Private not-for-profit
1305 W. 18th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
(605) 333-7544
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
(605) 333-7544
57.5 miles
Enrollment: 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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