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Iowa School of Beauty-Ottumwa

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 4 to 1
Students retention rate 40%
On-time graduation rate 38%

Located in Ottumwa, 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-Ottumwa 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 4-to-1, ISB emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at ISB is reported to be 38%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Iowa state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 73% whereas the national average was 64%.

The retention rate of students at ISB is 40% , 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.


Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 83 of freshman students at Iowa School of Beauty-Ottumwa received on average $6,707 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.

$6,707
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 8 67% $6,440 $51,523
Other Federal Grant 8 67% $6,440 $51,523
State Grant/Scholarships 2 17% $1,650 $3,300
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 4 33% $3,063 $12,250
Total Grant & Scholarships 10 83% $6,707 $67,073

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Iowa School of Beauty-Ottumwa 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-Ottumwa students is 37.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 42.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 0.0%.

37.5%

  • white 60.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

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