PCI Academy-Ames is a private community college located in Ames, IA. It offers 3 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc..

The 2024 tuition & fees of PCI Academy-Ames is $27,988. Its tuition & fees is more expensive than that of Iowa private community colleges' average ($17,443).

The school has 126 students, which is lower than Iowa community collleges' average (2,128). The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1, which is higher than the average ratio (12 to 1) of Iowa community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees is $27,988 for undergraduate programs at PCI Academy-Ames. The tuition & fees at PCI Academy-Ames is more expensive than the average costs ($17,443) over private community colleges in Iowa.

The following tables show 2023-2024 tuition & fees at PCI Academy-Ames and compare to Iowa community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes of tuition costs over last 5 years. Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. You can check more comprehensive tuition information at cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance
Amount
Tuition & Fees$27,988
Off-Campus Living Costs$27,544
Average Financial Aid$5,445
Cost of Attendance$55,532
Total Costs After Financial Aid$50,087
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Tuition & Fees
PCI Academy-Ames$27,988
Private Community Colleges in Iowa$17,443
Private Community Colleges in U.S.$19,928
2024 Costs and Completion Information of Largest Programs
Program NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthsAvg. Completion Time
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist$27,988 - 2,100 Hours 16 Months
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$14,988 - 600 Hours 7 Months
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage$14,388 - 600 Hours 7 Months

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

PCI Academy-Ames offers Certificate programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs3NOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist34 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic MassageNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 126 students at PCI Academy-Ames including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 2 male students and 131 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total13315118
Male Students202
Female Students13115116

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for PCI Academy-Ames.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, private (for-profit)
Address309 Kitty Hawk Dr., Ames, IA
Phone515-956-3784
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »$27,988
Student Population »126 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »94%
Retention Rate100% (Full-time)
69% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$5,445
Students to Faculty15:1 (6.67%)