SOHO Hair Academy

2600 South 9th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

SOHO Hair Academy serves 66 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the state average of 32%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 66 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 65%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
SOHO 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
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
9 staff
18 staff
Number of Programs Offered
1
3
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of SOHO Hair Academy has grown by 17% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The SOHO Hair Academy diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 119% over five years.
Total Enrollment
66 students
1,532 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
30:1
# Full-Time Students
66 students
165 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
90 students
23 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
66 students
165 students
% Asian
11%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
9%
% Black
5%
7%
% White
35%
68%
% Hawaiian
35%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
73%
55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2013)
$20,600
$32,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,229
$10,957
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,518
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
72%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of SOHO Hair Academy?
The acceptance rate of SOHO Hair Academy is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 72%.
What is SOHO Hair Academy's ranking?
SOHO Hair Academy ranks among the top 20% of community college in Iowa for: Diversity in US community colleges and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 66 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 65%
  • 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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