Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines campus
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Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 6 to 1
Students retention rate 44%
On-time graduation rate 64%

Located in Des Moines, Iowa, ISB is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 6-to-1, ISB emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at ISB is 44% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Iowa is 86%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at ISB do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences
The most popular programs at ISB are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 81 of freshman students at Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines received on average $5,898 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,898
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 18 67% $4,862 $87,510
Other Federal Grant 18 67% $4,862 $87,510
State Grant/Scholarships 6 22% $1,831 $10,986
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 13 48% $2,404 $31,250
Total Grant & Scholarships 22 81% $5,898 $129,746

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines students is 64.3%.

64.3%

  • African American 100.0% 3 students
  • white 61.1% 11 students
  • hispanic 60.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic