Professional Cosmetology Institute is in a small city, in Ames, Iowa. The school is classified as a private, for-profit college. Students at Professional Cosmetology Institute earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include therapy and counseling.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Professional Cosmetology Institute offers open admission.
The school, in 2005, had 138 students (138 full-time equivalent). The student body at Professional Cosmetology Institute is essentially female.
More complete details are provided below.
Professional Cosmetology Institute
627 Main St
Ames, IA 50010
General Phone: (515) 232-7250
Admissions Phone: (515) 956-3781
Financial Aid Phone: (515) 956-3781
http://www.pciames.com
Professional Cosmetology Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 90 | cosmetology, personal grooming, manicurist |
| Therapy And Counseling | 15 | massage therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for Professional Cosmetology Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 73 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 32 | 3 |
In 2005, Professional Cosmetology Institute had a total enrollment of 138 students (138 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96% |
| Black | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 45% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 95% |
| Wyoming | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 92 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Ames, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (515) 956-3781
Financial Aid:
Professional Cosmetology Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2160900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (515) 956-3781
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Professional Cosmetology Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Offers credit for life experience
Career placement services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
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