The Salon Professional Academy Tuition & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton is a private for-profit trade school in Appleton, Wisconsin, enrolling about 81 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 81.82% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $32,317 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $19,436 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 81 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 81.82%
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 10.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 118

The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton: what the data shows

Common questions about The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton?

The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton is located in Appleton, WI (ZIP 54914).

NCES locale classification: Rural distant.

Is The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton public or private?

The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton cost?

Average net price after aid: $19,436.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$16,783
$30,001–$48,000$17,268
$48,001–$75,000$21,223
$75,001–$110,000$23,344
$110,001+$23,344

How big is The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton?

Total enrollment: 81 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 118 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton?

150%-time completion rate: 81.82%.

First-year retention: 87.5%.

What do graduates of The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton earn?

Median earnings: $25,461 six years after entry; $32,317 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,991.

35.94% of students receive Pell grants.

What is The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 81.82%; median earnings $32,317 at 10 years; net price $19,436. 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 The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$19,436
2024 Value

In 2024 The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,436.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$77,744 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$19,436 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 The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton.

Financial Aid by Income Level

35.94% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46.88% 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 The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton 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 The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton 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——$12,243
2014——$10,874
2015——$10,761
2016——$8,313
2017——$10,297
2018——$9,194
2019——$12,181
2020——$10,315
2021——$11,872
2022——$9,856
2023——$10,859

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

The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton reported total enrollment of about 81 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 0% male and 100% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (88.9%), Hispanic or Latino (4.9%), and Asian (4.9%). About 35.94% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton in 2024 is 81 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 118 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 88.9%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

81.82% 100% Completion Time

81.82% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 81.82% of students graduating from The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 0% male / 100% female
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 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 The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton.

Return on Investment

$9,991 Median Student Debt

$32,317 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

30.92% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

315.68% Return on Investment

3.1 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton.

Top Programs by Completions

2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 39 completions

2. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 28 completions

Most popular programs at The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,962

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton is a private for-profit institution located in Appleton, WI. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. Enrollment is approximately 81 students. Student body composition includes White (88.9%), Hispanic or Latino (4.9%), Asian (4.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 81.82%. Approximately 35.94% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Appleton, WI 54914

Region: Great Lakes

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 81.82% graduation rate, The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton located?

The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton is located in Appleton, WI.

How much does The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $19,436 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton?

The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton reports undergraduate enrollment of about 118 students, White (88.9%), Hispanic or Latino (4.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.

What do graduates of The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton earn?

Median earnings are $25,461 six years after entry and $32,317 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton?

The 150%-time completion rate is 81.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,991.

Is The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton public or private?

The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton is a private for-profit institution located in Appleton, WI.

Is The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton an HBCU?

No. The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton a tribal college?

No. The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.9%).

Is The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Wisconsin trade schools profile
  • Appleton, Wisconsin city profile
  • Great Lakes regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Wisconsin

    • 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.