PCI Academy-Ames
PCI Academy-Ames is a private for-profit trade school in Ames, Iowa, enrolling about 176 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 76.62% at 150% of normal time.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,533 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 176 50.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 76.62%
PCI Academy-Ames: what the data shows
Common questions about PCI Academy-Ames, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is PCI Academy-Ames?
PCI Academy-Ames is located in Ames, IA (ZIP 50010).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is PCI Academy-Ames public or private?
PCI Academy-Ames is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does PCI Academy-Ames cost?
Average net price after aid: $20,533.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $22,393 |
| $110,001+ | $18,673 |
How big is PCI Academy-Ames?
Total enrollment: 176 students.
About 51% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at PCI Academy-Ames?
150%-time completion rate: 76.62%.
First-year retention: 100.0%.
What do graduates of PCI Academy-Ames earn?
Median earnings: $26,492 six years after entry; $31,330 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $5,828.
34.14% of students receive Pell grants.
What is PCI Academy-Ames known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (121 completions)
- Architectural Sciences and Technology (73 completions)
- Cosmetology & Personal Grooming Services (43 completions)
- Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services (5 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is PCI Academy-Ames a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 76.62%; median earnings $31,330 at 10 years; net price $20,533. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at PCI Academy-Ames was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,533
2024 Value
In 2024 PCI Academy-Ames had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,533.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$82,132 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,533 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for PCI Academy-Ames.
Financial Aid by Income Level
34.14% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
53.41% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at PCI Academy-Ames was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for PCI Academy-Ames in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $13,061 |
| 2014 | — | — | $12,871 |
| 2015 | — | — | $12,598 |
| 2016 | — | — | $12,690 |
| 2017 | — | — | $12,779 |
| 2018 | — | — | $13,569 |
| 2019 | — | — | $18,486 |
| 2020 | — | — | $17,065 |
| 2021 | — | — | $20,041 |
| 2022 | — | — | $16,565 |
| 2023 | — | — | $18,518 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
50.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at PCI Academy-Ames in 2024 is 176 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
76.62% 100% Completion Time
76.62% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 76.62% of students graduating from PCI Academy-Ames completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for PCI Academy-Ames.
Return on Investment
$5,828 Median Student Debt
$31,330 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
18.60% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
281.46% Return on Investment
1.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for PCI Academy-Ames.
Top Programs by Completions
4 Programs Reporting Data
Architectural Sciences and Technology: 73 completions
Cosmetology & Personal Grooming Services: 43 completions
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services: 5 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 121 completions
Most popular programs at PCI Academy-Ames.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for PCI Academy-Ames graduates.
About
PCI Academy-Ames is a private for-profit institution located in Ames, IA, offering 4 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 176 students. The institution maintains a 76.62% graduation rate. Approximately 34.14% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Ames, IA 50010
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
PCI Academy-Ames provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does PCI Academy-Ames cost?
Reported in-state tuition is N/A and average net price is $20,533 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of PCI Academy-Ames earn?
Median earnings are $26,492 six years after entry and $31,330 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at PCI Academy-Ames?
The 150%-time completion rate is 76.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do PCI Academy-Ames students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $5,828.
How big is PCI Academy-Ames?
Total enrollment is about 176 students in the latest reporting year.
Is PCI Academy-Ames public or private?
PCI Academy-Ames is a private for-profit institution located in Ames, IA.
Is PCI Academy-Ames an HBCU?
No. PCI Academy-Ames is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is PCI Academy-Ames a tribal college?
No. PCI Academy-Ames is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is PCI Academy-Ames a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, PCI Academy-Ames does not meet that proxy (reported share 7.4%).
Is PCI Academy-Ames religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for PCI Academy-Ames in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.