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International Academy of Style

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 4 to 1
Students retention rate 3%
On-time graduation rate 72%

Located in Reno, Nevada, International Academy of Style 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 International Academy of Style 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.

International Academy of Style 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 4-to-1, International Academy of Style emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at International Academy of Style is 3% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Nevada is 77%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at International Academy of Style do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at International Academy of Style are Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at International Academy of Style was $17,062. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

International Academy of Style net price calculator

$17,062

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Nevada and nationwide.

Nevada's average $12,204
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of International Academy of Style for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $17,062 $5,094 (43%) $15,438 $19,917 $20,980 $22,480
2021 $11,968 $1,235 (12%) $11,061 $11,669 $17,638 $15,957
2020 $10,733 $102 $9,662 $12,051 $14,187 $16,494 $17,827
2019 $10,631 $1,531 (13%) $8,825 $10,213 $8,869 $16,087 $16,087
2018 $12,162 $1,261 (12%) $9,164 $13,389 $14,699 $14,977
2017 $10,901 $393 (3%) $8,766 $10,770 $10,882 $14,293
2016 $11,294 $297 (3%) $10,564 $11,134 $11,388 $14,233
2015 $10,997 $941 (8%) $10,913 $11,025 $11,185 $13,595
2014 $11,938 -- $11,529 $12,849 $13,606 $13,856 $13,606

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by International Academy of Style during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 49 of freshman students at International Academy of Style received on average $4,507 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.

$4,507
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 37 45% $4,136 $153,048
Other Federal Grant 37 45% $4,136 $153,048
State Grant/Scholarships 5 6% $3,951 $19,755
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 4 5% $3,000 $12,001
Total Grant & Scholarships 41 49% $4,507 $184,804

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 55% of freshman students at International Academy of Style received $6,032 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,032
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 46 55% $6,032 $277,490
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 46 55% $6,032 $277,490

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at International Academy of Style sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 96

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 53 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 22 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 18 students

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

Undergraduate Certificate 3 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 50 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 36 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 43 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

86.0%

Dropout Rate

Out of 50 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 7 students dropped out of the school.

14.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at International Academy of Style is greatly skewed towards women students, with 100.0% of undergraduate students being women and 0.0% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 52, with 52 women and 0 men.

  • men 0.0% 0 students
  • women 100.0% 52 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 23% 12 students
  • 25-29 23% 12 students
  • 22-24 17% 9 students
  • 20-21 15% 8 students
  • 30-34 10% 5 students
  • 35-39 6% 3 students
  • 50-64 4% 2 students
  • 40-49 2% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

International Academy of Style provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

International Academy of Style offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational