School Highlights
Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake serves 15 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 97%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Acceptance Rate: 83%
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake
(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
n/a
274 staff
Student Body
The student population of Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake has declined by 44% over five years.
The Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake diversity score of 0.36 is less than the state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
15 students
1,302 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
# Full-Time Students
15 students
148 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,154 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
210 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
15 students
148 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
29 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,216 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
403 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
400 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
3%
% Asian
7%
7%
% Black
15%
8%
% White
n/a
3%
% Hawaiian
78%
69%
% Two or more races
n/a
9%
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.50
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6667%
0.5%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3116%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$17,000
$33,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,748
$10,957
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,250
$5,108
Acceptance Rate
83%
48%
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake?
The acceptance rate of Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake is 83%, which is higher than the state average of 48%.
What is Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake's ranking?
Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake ranks among the top 20% of community college in Iowa for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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The nearest community college to Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake is Iowa Lakes Community College (14.0 miles away)
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