Capri College is a family-owned school with four locations in Eastern Iowa. We are not a corporate chain or product-driven franchise. That means we have the freedom to quickly adapt to industry trends and expose our students to a variety of professional products.
You will never just be a number at Capri College. You are part of our family, part of what we feel makes our school great. Our educators receive regular training opportunities that allow them to bring back new ideas and techniques.
For 60 years, our family-owned school philosophy has been developed to support you from the enrollment process to graduation and employment.
Charles Fiegen and Edward Bisenius founded Capri Cosmetology College on February 20, 1966, in Dubuque, Iowa. The second location was established in downtown Cedar Rapids in 1977, and 10 years later, the third location was established in Davenport, Iowa. We became accredited to ACCSC in 1988 so we could expand our program offerings, and then we changed the name to Capri College to reflect our ever-changing programs.
1992 was a big year for Capri College. We launched the first Nail Technology program in Iowa and introduced our Massage Therapy program. In 1995, Ed Bisenius retired, and Chuck Fiegen became president and sole owner of Capri College.
In 2001, we introduced Esthetics to our program offerings. In the following years, there were some big changes to our campuses as the Cedar Rapids location moved to a new building on the west side of the city, the Davenport location moved to a new facility on the flourishing 53rd Street Corridor, and we renovated our clinic floor in our historic Main Street building in Dubuque to the original interior to re-establish the integrity of the structure and create a beautiful and historic atmosphere.
Our fourth Capri College location opened in Waterloo in 2014.
Our campuses have all earned “School of Excellence” status from ACCSC: Dubuque in 2024, Waterloo in 2023, Davenport in 2020, and Cedar Rapids in 2015.
Today, we continue to operate as a student-centered institution that blends tradition with innovation. We hope to see you at one of our campuses soon!
Experience matters in this industry, and Capri College has been helping students get hands-on training and real-world experience while studying what they love since 1966. We may have grown and changed over the years, but we have never forgotten that your success is our mission. Here are a few key reasons to choose Capri College as your beauty school in Iowa.
Our curriculum is designed with your future in mind. With hands-on training in our student salon and spa areas, comprehensive subjects designed to provide a thorough training in each program, special training on business-related matters, and a supportive family atmosphere, we are focused on your goal to receive a beauty education that prepares you for a future in the beauty industry.
As a beauty school student, you can work with real clients in our open-to-the-public, on-site student salon and spa. Under the guidance of licensed instructors, you can help real clients feel better about the way they look and feel through high-quality beauty services. The more real clients you practice on, the more confident and prepared you can be to enter the professional world.
Become part of a community of like-minded, style-savvy, and creative individuals at Capri College. Our family-like atmosphere can help you feel comfortable learning and growing with your classmates. Make some amazing friends, and get the support you need as you pursue your educational dreams!
Capri College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). That means our programs are held to specific standards by an objective third party. Being accredited also makes it possible to offer Federal Financial Aid to help cover the cost of your educational investment. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Capri College is dedicated to staying up-to-date and taking full advantage of modern technology where it is beneficial. Each student receives a kit containing the tools and products they need to learn their chosen course of education. We expertly choose an assortment of professional materials that give students experience using salon and spa-quality products. Most of our program kits include an iPad (Nail Technology and Cosmetology Instructor programs excluded). Students can access convenient online learning materials and get up-to-the-minute updates. The iPad, which is yours to keep after graduation, can be a great tool as you train for and build your beauty career.
Our Two-Week Enrollment Satisfaction Guarantee allows you to try out our school without being committed, or if you need to cancel your enrollment for any reason, we will provide a refund on tuition paid, excluding the application and registration fee.
Are you ready to begin your enrollment journey? Contact us for more information or to schedule a school tour!
Our four campuses in Eastern Iowa all offer cosmetology, esthetics, massage therapy, nail technology, and cosmetology instructor programs. If you are interested in attending our school, we encourage you to schedule a school tour, so you can get a better feel for the fun and dynamic atmosphere at each of our campuses. While you are here, you can meet with instructors and current students, who may be able to answer your questions.
We support our communities with donations to local charities, our Random Acts of Kindess, offering beauty services to the public at affordable prices, and maintaining strong ties with local salons and spas.
If you don’t like the idea of working in a cubicle environment, a restaurant, or a factory, we provide accredited training programs that prepare students for entry level careers in the beauty and wellness industry, so you can do what you love. Along the way, our educational programs can help students find purpose, feel supported, and make lifelong friends.
Admissions requirements at Capri College include showing that you have graduated from high school or have your GED, providing a valid driver’s license or government-issued ID, submitting a completed application form and $100 fee, and touring the campus of your choice. Get started with your enrollment process today by contacting us for more information or to schedule your school tour.
Capri in Waterloo is absolutely amazing.I went to school there and they did amazing job I learned so much. I graduated and I still get my hair done there because there prices and the teachers and students do such amazing job every time.
I graduated from Capri almost 2 years from the cosmetology program and Capri definitely set me up for success with all the knowledge my instructors had and passed down to me! If you are interested in going to cosmetology school I highly recommend Capri College in Waterloo
I attended Capri last year and graduated through the cosmetology program and my college experience was great! All the instructors there are very kind and helpful while still letting you have full range of your creativity! S.O to my instructor Surp for pushing me to finish my hours!
Choosing Capri College was one of the best decisions I've ever made. From day one, I felt supported and encouraged to grow-not just as a stylist, but as a person. The instructors pushed me to believe in myself, refine my skills, and step outside of my comfort zone. I graduated feeling confident, prepared, and excited to start my career. Capri will always hold a special place in my heart.
Capri College has given me confidence in my ability that I will own forever. My favorite part of the program was the hands-on learning. The fast-paced nature of the program was challenging, but it has prepared me for my career as a Massage Therapist.
🎉11 years of Senn-sational fun! 🤩💕
Help us celebrate cosmetology instructor Senn and all the laughs, love, and talent she brings to Capri🥳
We’re so lucky to have her passion and fun spirit on our team🫶🏻
Quality blonding time✨🤍
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By dreamhair.by.adi
💈Interested in a FREE face or head straight razor shave?!
We need models THIS Friday (10/23) at 10:30am or 1pm!
Help our barbering students sharpen their skills✂️
Call Capri to get on the schedule- 319-364-1541
The career experience is RIGHT around the corner!! 👻
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Fresh cut, fresh confidence! ✂️✨ Nothing beats a classic bob with a modern twist. Sleek, chic, and effortlessly stylish! 💇♀️🤍
Hair by Olivia S
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❤️✨ TOGETHER, WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE! ✨❤️
We are so excited to share the incredible impact of our Children’s Miracle Network fundraiser benefiting Iowa City Children’s Hospital! 🏥💛
Our Capri College Davenport campus raised $4,896, and together, our entire Capri College family raised an AMAZING $12,314! 🎉🙌
We are so proud of our students, staff, and everyone who contributed to making this fundraiser such a success. Every dollar represents a little more hope, support, and care for the children and families who need it most. 💛
Thank you to everyone who donated, participated, and helped make a difference. It’s amazing what we can accomplish when we come together for a cause that matters!
Small acts. Big impact. Together, we help make miracles happen! ❤️✨
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A little sparkle to brighten your day ✨🪩
Hair by Jeannie
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Copper season is officially here 🍂🧡 Rich, warm, and made for fall. Who else is ready to go copper? ✨
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What an AMAZING week of giving back here at Capri College! ❤️
We want to send a HUGE thank you to everyone who came out to support our fundraiser benefiting University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital through Children’s Miracle Network! 🌈
Whether you made a donation, booked a haircut, purchased goodies from our bake sale, or participated in our Spirit Week dress-up days, YOU helped make this week special! 🫶
✂️ Even better? Capri College is matching the proceeds from our haircuts, doubling the impact of your support!
And of course… what better way to celebrate than with a little PIE IN THE FACE?! 🥧Our staff were great sports, all for an incredible cause!
We are so proud of our students, staff, clients, and community for coming together to make a difference in the lives of children and families who need it most.
From all of us at Capri College, THANK YOU for helping us make miracles happen! 💖💜💛
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The August Cosmetology Class is locked in and focused on perfecting their craft! ✂️
Every cut counts, every detail matters, and every class brings them one step closer to offering haircuts on the clinic floor. 🔥
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Fresh, fiery, and a little spicy 🌶️❤️🔥
Student work by @bolingbeauty
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Our November Cosmetology Class is in the home stretch of their training, and we couldn’t be more excited to see all the amazing things ahead for them! ✂️💖
We are so proud of their hard work and dedication that has brought them this far, and we can’t wait to see where their journeys take them next. ✨
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Chestnut brown 🌰
Student work by @livedinby.em
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Our massage students are working hard in the classroom, mastering both the bookwork and hands-on techniques! 📚
From learning the science behind massage to practicing their skills, they’re building a strong foundation to provide guests with an amazing, relaxing experience once they’re ready to begin taking clients. We’re so proud of their dedication and can’t wait to see them put their skills into action! 🙌
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A round of applause for our award winners from last month! We’re proud of all your hard work, dedication, and accomplishments. 👏
We had LOTS of grads last week! Help us congratulate Grace, Erin, Ela, Leah, Natalie & Alex from our August Cosmetology class! So proud of all of you, go do big things 🫶🏻
40% off any service with our Esthetics students this week! 🍂
Big congratulations to our June Nail Tech class on GRADUATING! We are so proud of all of you 🫶🏻
Join us for our career day November 11th! 🤎
-Participate in interactive, hands-on activities
-Meet our instructors and current students
-Learn about careers in Barbering/Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Massage Therapy.
- Coffee & Snacks
Register Here: https://forms.gle/WYsfhyJh9iXp8xaA8
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