School Highlights
PCI Academy-Ames serves 133 students (11% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 97%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Minority enrollment: 99%
- 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
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
n/a
274 staff
Student Body
The student population of PCI Academy-Ames has grown by 10% over five years.
The PCI Academy-Ames diversity score of 0.26 is less than the state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has grown by 116% over five years.
Total Enrollment
133 students
1,302 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
# Full-Time Students
15 students
148 students
# Part-Time Students
118 students
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
118 students
1,216 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
403 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
400 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
5%
8%
% White
1%
3%
% Hawaiian
86%
69%
% Two or more races
4%
9%
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.50
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.8182%
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)
$22,300
$33,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
25%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,333
$10,957
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,059
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
72%
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 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.
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