The Salon Professional Academy Tuition & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs is a private for-profit trade school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, enrolling about 121 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 65.52% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $28,934 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $14,409 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 121 76.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 65.52%
  • First-Generation Students: 32.3%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 7.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 167

The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs: what the data shows

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

Where is The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs?

The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs is located in Colorado Springs, CO (ZIP 80918).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs public or private?

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

How much does The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs cost?

Average net price after aid: $14,409.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$13,555
$30,001–$48,000$15,717
$48,001–$75,000$15,756

How big is The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs?

Total enrollment: 121 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 167 students.

About 76% enroll full-time in our extract.

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

150%-time completion rate: 65.52%.

First-year retention: 90.9%.

What do graduates of The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs earn?

Median earnings: $29,698 six years after entry; $28,934 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,333.

85.29% of students receive Pell grants.

What is The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 65.52%; median earnings $28,934 at 10 years; net price $14,409. 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-Colorado Springs was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$14,409
2024 Value

In 2024 The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,409.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$57,636 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$14,409 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-Colorado Springs.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85.29% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

93.14% 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-Colorado Springs 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-Colorado Springs 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——$14,828
2014——$14,388
2015——$11,845
2016——$15,382
2017——$26,160
2018——$12,421
2019——$17,445
2020——$18,582
2021——$10,110
2022——$12,014
2023——$11,079

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-Colorado Springs reported total enrollment of about 121 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 2% male and 98% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (49.6%), Hispanic or Latino (20.7%), and Two or More Races (15.7%). About 85.29% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 32.3% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs in 2024 is 121 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 167 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

90.9%
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 49.6%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

24.14% 100% Completion Time

65.52% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 24.14% of students graduating from The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs 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
  • Real Estate Development: 7% male / 93% female
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 9% male / 91% 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-Colorado Springs.

Return on Investment

$6,333 Median Student Debt

$28,934 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

21.89% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

402.01% Return on Investment

2.2 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs.

Top Programs by Completions

3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 34 completions

2. Real Estate Development: 14 completions

3. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 11 completions

Most popular programs at The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs graduates.

Operations

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

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,728

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-Colorado Springs is a private for-profit institution located in Colorado Springs, CO. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Real Estate Development, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Enrollment is approximately 121 students. Student body composition includes White (49.6%), Hispanic or Latino (20.7%), Two or More Races (15.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 65.52%. Approximately 85.29% of students receive Pell Grants. About 32.3% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Region: Rocky Mountains

Insights and Analysis

The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs 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 The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs located?

The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs is located in Colorado Springs, CO.

How much does The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $14,409 in the latest College Scorecard data.

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

The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs reports undergraduate enrollment of about 167 students, White (49.6%), Hispanic or Latino (20.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs?

About 32.3% of students at The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs earn?

Median earnings are $29,698 six years after entry and $28,934 ten years after entry.

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

The 150%-time completion rate is 65.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

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

Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,333.

Is The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs public or private?

The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs is a private for-profit institution located in Colorado Springs, CO.

Is The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs an HBCU?

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

Is The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs a tribal college?

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

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

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs does not meet that proxy (reported share 20.7%).

Is The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs religiously affiliated?

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

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Colorado trade schools profile
  • Colorado Springs, Colorado city profile
  • Rocky Mountains regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Colorado

    • 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.