Academy for Salon Professionals is a private for-profit trade school in Northridge, California, enrolling about 134 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 93.94% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (68.7%) and White (20.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $17,137 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 134 56.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 93.94%
  • First-Generation Students: 52.5%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 8.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 219

Academy for Salon Professionals: what the data shows

Common questions about Academy for Salon Professionals, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Academy for Salon Professionals?

Academy for Salon Professionals is located in Northridge, CA (ZIP 91324).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Academy for Salon Professionals public or private?

Academy for Salon Professionals is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Academy for Salon Professionals cost?

Average net price after aid: $17,137.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$16,195
$30,001–$48,000$15,873
$48,001–$75,000$20,803
$75,001–$110,000$20,803
$110,001+$20,803

How big is Academy for Salon Professionals?

Total enrollment: 134 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 219 students.

About 56% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Academy for Salon Professionals?

150%-time completion rate: 93.94%.

First-year retention: 92.9%.

How much debt do students have?

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

46.25% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Academy for Salon Professionals known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Academy for Salon Professionals a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 93.94%; net price $17,137. 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 Academy for Salon Professionals was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$17,137
2024 Value

In 2024 Academy for Salon Professionals had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,137.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$68,548 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$17,137 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 Academy for Salon Professionals.

Financial Aid by Income Level

46.25% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

50.59% 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 Academy for Salon Professionals 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 Academy for Salon Professionals in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$13,393
2014$15,349
2015$7,517
2016$11,933
2017$13,313
2018$10,413
2019$13,383
2020$16,138
2021$15,487
2022$13,495
2023$12,408

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

Academy for Salon Professionals reported total enrollment of about 134 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 3% male and 97% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (68.7%), White (20.2%), and Black or African American (6.0%). About 46.25% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.5% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

56.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Academy for Salon Professionals in 2024 is 134 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 219 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

92.9%
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 Hispanic or Latino at 68.7%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

63.64% 100% Completion Time

93.94% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 63.64% of students graduating from Academy for Salon Professionals 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: 1% male / 99% 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: Hispanic or Latino.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Academy for Salon Professionals.

Return on Investment

$6,333 Median Student Debt

Financial value analysis for Academy for Salon Professionals.

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: 125 completions

2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 19 completions

Most popular programs at Academy for Salon Professionals.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Academy for Salon Professionals graduates.

Operations

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

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,393

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Academy for Salon Professionals is a private for-profit institution located in Northridge, CA. 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 134 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (68.7%), White (20.2%), Black or African American (6.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 93.94%. Approximately 46.25% of students receive Pell Grants. About 52.5% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Northridge, CA 91324

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 93.94% graduation rate, Academy for Salon Professionals 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 Academy for Salon Professionals located?

Academy for Salon Professionals is located in Northridge, CA.

How much does Academy for Salon Professionals cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $17,137 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Academy for Salon Professionals?

Academy for Salon Professionals reports undergraduate enrollment of about 219 students, Hispanic or Latino (68.7%), White (20.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Academy for Salon Professionals?

About 52.5% of students at Academy for Salon Professionals are first-generation college students.

What is the graduation rate at Academy for Salon Professionals?

The 150%-time completion rate is 93.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Academy for Salon Professionals students have?

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

Is Academy for Salon Professionals public or private?

Academy for Salon Professionals is a private for-profit institution located in Northridge, CA.

Is Academy for Salon Professionals an HBCU?

No. Academy for Salon Professionals is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Academy for Salon Professionals a tribal college?

No. Academy for Salon Professionals is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Academy for Salon Professionals a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Academy for Salon Professionals reports 68.7% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Academy for Salon Professionals religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Academy for Salon Professionals in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • California trade schools profile
  • Far West regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in California
  • 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.