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Stewart School

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Students retention rate 80%
On-time graduation rate 18%

Located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Stewart School 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 Stewart School 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.

Stewart School is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, 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 11-to-1, Stewart School emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Stewart School is reported to be 18%, 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, South Dakota state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 45% whereas the national average was 69%.

Stewart School boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 65% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

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 Stewart School 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 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 Stewart School was $12,431. 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

Stewart School net price calculator

$12,431

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

South Dakota's average $15,501
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Stewart School 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 $12,431 $1,505 (14%) $12,473 $13,270 $14,123
2021 $10,926 $313 (3%) $9,225 $8,592 $11,696 $13,648 $13,648
2020 $10,613 $689 (6%) $8,849 $10,494 $10,959 $15,022 $14,207
2019 $11,302 $1,193 (12%) $10,266 $10,250 $12,989 $13,577 $13,577
2018 $10,109 $1,695 (20%) $9,335 $11,200 $12,160 $12,729 $13,479
2017 $8,414 $1,313 (13%) $7,378 $8,606 $10,006 $11,892 $11,422
2016 $9,727 $2,288 (31%) $10,930 $11,766 $10,713 $12,781
2015 $7,439 $476 (7%) $7,233 $8,651 $10,086 $12,017 $12,197
2014 $6,963 -- $7,758 $6,683 $7,983 $11,033 $11,033

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Stewart School 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, 66 of freshman students at Stewart School received on average $4,255 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.

$4,255
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 34 58% $4,363 $148,346
Other Federal Grant 34 58% $4,464 $151,792
State Grant/Scholarships 5 8% $306 $1,529
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 14 24% $902 $12,625
Total Grant & Scholarships 39 66% $4,255 $165,946

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 71% of freshman students at Stewart School received $5,015 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,015
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 42 71% $5,015 $210,609
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 42 71% $5,015 $210,609

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 Stewart School sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 95

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 65 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 23 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 5

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 66 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 12 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 58 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

87.9%

Dropout Rate

Out of 66 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 8 students dropped out of the school.

12.1%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Stewart School is greatly skewed towards women students, with 99.2% of undergraduate students being women and 0.8% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 131, with 130 women and 1 men.

  • men 0.8% 1 students
  • women 99.2% 130 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 20-21 31% 40 students
  • 18-19 29% 38 students
  • 22-24 19% 25 students
  • 25-29 14% 18 students
  • 30-34 6% 8 students
  • 35-39 1% 1 students
  • 40-49 1% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Stewart School provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Stewart School offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational