Stewart School

Stewart School is a for-profit, two-year college located in Sioux Falls, SD. Admission is open to anybody, as 100% of applicants are accepted. It has a tiny student body with 97 full-time undergrads in attendance. Students can study Cosmetology, Esthetician and Skin Care, or Nail Technician. 71% of the student body majors in Cosmetology. It has a strong cosmetology program, ranking second in South Dakota. In addition, Stewart School ranks 3rd in SD on our best colleges for low income students list. 73% of Stewart School students complete their learning with a degree, prepared to begin their professional life. A couple years after school, alumni make an average annual income of $22,200. After an additional four years in the labor force, their median income decreases 9% to $20,200; however, that is still 49.6% short of the national median wage for individuals. Some of you may like to know that it does not offer early decision. Further, Stewart School does not have a teacher certification program, and undergrads are able to study abroad for a semester. Related to your pocketbook, be aware that the average tuition for people from households making between $76k and $110k a year is $12,129 and students awarded institutional grants receive $1,620 in aid on average. With regard for demographics, the student body is 23% Hispanic undergrads and the student body is comprised of 10% multiracial undergraduates. Respecting life on campus, Stewart School does not offer meal plans for its undergrads. Lastly, the average student graduates with debt of $5,106 per year and 25% of graduates take home a minimum starting salary of $29,900.