School Highlights
PCI Academy-Ames serves 176 students (51% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 32%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 29%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
PCI Academy-Ames ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
PCI Academy-Ames
(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
Total Faculty
18 staff
18 staff
Number of Programs Offered
3
3
Student Body
The student population of PCI Academy-Ames has declined by 39% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The PCI Academy-Ames diversity score of 0.48 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 20% over five years.
Total Enrollment
176 students
1,532 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
30:1
# Full-Time Students
89 students
165 students
# Part-Time Students
87 students
1,367 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
159 students
23 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
89 students
165 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
87 students
1,466 students
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
71%
68%
% Hawaiian
9%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
3%
9%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
95%
55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,300
$32,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,333
$10,957
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,059
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PCI Academy-Ames's ranking?
PCI Academy-Ames ranks among the top 20% of community college in Iowa for: Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to PCI Academy-Ames is Des Moines Area Community College (20.1 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2006 Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 964-6200
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 964-6200
20.1 miles
Enrollment: 23,697 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 In-state tuition: $156 Out-state tuition: $312 Minority enrollment: 33%
La James International College-Johnston
Private for-profit
8805 Chambery Blvd
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-2208
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-2208
24.2 miles
Enrollment: 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
4655 North West 121 Street
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 727-2100
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 727-2100
25.7 miles
Enrollment: 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Acceptance rate: 54% In-state tuition: $15,352 Out-state tuition: $15,352 Minority enrollment: 51%
Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines
Private, for profit
3305 70th St
Des Moines, IA 50322
(515) 318-5133
Des Moines, IA 50322
(515) 318-5133
26.3 miles
Enrollment: 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
UnityPoint Health-Des Moines School Of Radiologic Technology
Private not-for-profit
1200 Pleasant St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 241-6880
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 241-6880
28.2 miles
Enrollment: 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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