Summit Salon Academy Kansas City Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Summit Salon Academy Kansas City is a private for-profit trade school in Independence, Missouri, enrolling about 157 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 60.87% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $24,811 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,947 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 157 70.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 60.87%
- First-Generation Students: 58.2%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 19.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 195
Summit Salon Academy Kansas City: what the data shows
Common questions about Summit Salon Academy Kansas City, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Summit Salon Academy Kansas City?
Summit Salon Academy Kansas City is located in Independence, MO (ZIP 64055).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Summit Salon Academy Kansas City public or private?
Summit Salon Academy Kansas City is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Summit Salon Academy Kansas City cost?
Average net price after aid: $20,947.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $16,519 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,269 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,741 |
| $110,001+ | $23,914 |
How big is Summit Salon Academy Kansas City?
Total enrollment: 157 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 195 students.
About 71% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Summit Salon Academy Kansas City?
150%-time completion rate: 60.87%.
First-year retention: 87.5%.
What do graduates of Summit Salon Academy Kansas City earn?
Median earnings: $17,711 six years after entry; $24,811 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,938.
67.22% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Summit Salon Academy Kansas City known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (55 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (25 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Summit Salon Academy Kansas City a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 60.87%; median earnings $24,811 at 10 years; net price $20,947. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Summit Salon Academy Kansas City was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,947
2024 Value
In 2024 Summit Salon Academy Kansas City had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,947.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$83,788 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,947 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Summit Salon Academy Kansas City.
Financial Aid by Income Level
67.22% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
71.11% 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 Summit Salon Academy Kansas City 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 Summit Salon Academy Kansas City 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 | — | — | $10,673 |
| 2014 | — | — | $13,055 |
| 2015 | — | — | $11,551 |
| 2016 | — | — | $13,088 |
| 2017 | — | — | $11,307 |
| 2018 | — | — | $12,359 |
| 2019 | — | — | $13,019 |
| 2020 | — | — | $14,200 |
| 2021 | — | — | $13,166 |
| 2022 | — | — | $16,455 |
| 2023 | — | — | $19,679 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & 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 & Student Demographics
Summit Salon Academy Kansas City reported total enrollment of about 157 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 1% male and 99% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (60.5%), Black or African American (21.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (8.9%). About 67.22% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 58.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
70.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Summit Salon Academy Kansas City in 2024 is 157 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 195 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
87.5%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 60.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
60.87% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Summit Salon Academy Kansas City completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 0% male / 100% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Summit Salon Academy Kansas City.
Return on Investment
$11,938 Median Student Debt
$24,811 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
48.12% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
196.12% Return on Investment
4.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Summit Salon Academy Kansas City.
Top Programs by Completions
2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 55 completions
2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 25 completions
Most popular programs at Summit Salon Academy Kansas City.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Summit Salon Academy Kansas City graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Summit Salon Academy Kansas City from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,454
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Summit Salon Academy Kansas City is a private for-profit institution located in Independence, MO. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Enrollment is approximately 157 students. Student body composition includes White (60.5%), Black or African American (21.0%), Hispanic or Latino (8.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 60.87%. Approximately 67.22% of students receive Pell Grants. About 58.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Independence, MO 64055
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Summit Salon Academy Kansas City 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Summit Salon Academy Kansas City located?
Summit Salon Academy Kansas City is located in Independence, MO.
How much does Summit Salon Academy Kansas City cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $20,947 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Summit Salon Academy Kansas City?
Summit Salon Academy Kansas City reports undergraduate enrollment of about 195 students, White (60.5%), Black or African American (21.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Summit Salon Academy Kansas City?
About 58.2% of students at Summit Salon Academy Kansas City are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Summit Salon Academy Kansas City earn?
Median earnings are $17,711 six years after entry and $24,811 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Summit Salon Academy Kansas City?
The 150%-time completion rate is 60.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Summit Salon Academy Kansas City students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,938.
Is Summit Salon Academy Kansas City public or private?
Summit Salon Academy Kansas City is a private for-profit institution located in Independence, MO.
Is Summit Salon Academy Kansas City an HBCU?
No. Summit Salon Academy Kansas City is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Summit Salon Academy Kansas City a tribal college?
No. Summit Salon Academy Kansas City is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Summit Salon Academy Kansas City a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Summit Salon Academy Kansas City does not meet that proxy (reported share 8.9%).
Is Summit Salon Academy Kansas City religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Summit Salon Academy Kansas City 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
- Missouri college costs
- Missouri colleges by ROI
- Missouri trade schools profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Missouri
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.