School Highlights
Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City serves 67 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 32%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 69%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City
(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
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
4 staff
18 staff
Number of Programs Offered
2
3
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City has declined by 22% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
67 students
1,532 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
30:1
# Full-Time Students
67 students
165 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
56 students
23 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
67 students
165 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
8%
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
14%
9%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
31%
68%
% Hawaiian
39%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
67%
55%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,434
$11,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
78%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Maggie Bassett, Owner/Master Designer at Star Hair Design LLC -
- Shellie Byrd, Owner of The Furry FoxHole -
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City?
The acceptance rate of Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 78%.
Who are famous alumni from Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City?
Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City famous alumni include: Maggie Bassett, Owner/Master Designer at Star Hair Design LLC and Shellie Byrd, Owner of The Furry FoxHole.
What is Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City's ranking?
Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City ranks among the top 20% of community college in Iowa for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City is Western Iowa Tech Community College (2.8 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4647 Stone Ave
Sioux City, IA 51102
(712) 274-8733
Sioux City, IA 51102
(712) 274-8733
2.8 miles
Enrollment: 5,482 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 In-state tuition: $139 Out-state tuition: $140 Minority enrollment: 39%
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Private not-for-profit
2720 Stone Park Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-3149
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-3149
5.6 miles
Enrollment: 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Acceptance rate: 80% Private-state tuition: $18,820 Minority enrollment: 32%
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Public
601 E. College Drive
Winnebago, NE 68071
(402) 878-2380
Winnebago, NE 68071
(402) 878-2380
15.1 miles
Enrollment: 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Acceptance rate: 75% Minority enrollment: 83%
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Macy, NE 68039
(402) 494-2311
Macy, NE 68039
(402) 494-2311
22.5 miles
Enrollment: 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
603 W Park St
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-5061
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-5061
57.5 miles
Enrollment: 1,907 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 In-state tuition: $5,460 Out-state tuition: $5,850 Minority enrollment: 21%
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