PCI Academy-Iowa City
PCI Academy-Iowa City is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Iowa City, IA. It offers 3 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at PCI Academy-Iowa City is Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist and the 2025 tuition and fees is $14,988. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist programs ($9,978). The length of the program is 600 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 7 months.
The following table shows the 4 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at PCI Academy-Iowa City.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $14,988 | - | 600 Hours | 7 Months | $9,978 |
| 2 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $25,988 | - | 1,550 Hours | 11 Months | $16,042 |
| 3 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $27,988 | - | 2,100 Hours | 14 Months | $16,042 |
| 4 | Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | $14,388 | - | 600 Hours | 7 Months | $12,154 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 113 students attended PCI Academy-Iowa City in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 9 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 14 (full-time) and 3 (part-time).
The graduation rate of PCI Academy-Iowa City is 71% and the retention rate is 92% at the school.
| Student Population | 113 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 71% |
| Number of Faculty | 9 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of PCI Academy-Iowa City is $14,988
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
73% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,588 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $14,988 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | - |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $8,386 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $4,053 |
| Average Financial Amount | $3,588 |
Offered Certificate Programs
PCI Academy-Iowa City offers 3 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 82 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 2 | 0 | 64 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 18 |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 82 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at PCI Academy-Iowa City are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 82 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 64 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 18 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 58 completers |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | ✕ | 58 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 6 completers |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | ✕ | 6 |
| Total | 64 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 18 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 18 |
| Total | 18 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 113 students have enrolled into PCI Academy-Iowa City. By gender, 2 male and 111 female students are attending the school.
There are 87 White (76.99%), 9 Black/African American (7.96%), 4 Hispanic (3.54%), and 16 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 113 | 2 | 111 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 9 | 1 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 87 | 1 | 86 |
| Two More | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Un-Known | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 1550 South 1st Avenue, Iowa City, IA
- 515-337-2907
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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