Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville is a private for-profit trade school in Gainesville, Florida, enrolling about 83 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 75.76% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $27,856 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $21,113 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 83 51.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 75.76%
- First-Generation Students: 45.2%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 18.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 165
Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville: what the data shows
Common questions about Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville?
Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville is located in Gainesville, FL (ZIP 32607).
NCES locale classification: Rural distant.
Is Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville public or private?
Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville cost?
Average net price after aid: $21,113.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $20,634 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $23,503 |
How big is Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville?
Total enrollment: 83 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 165 students.
About 52% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville?
150%-time completion rate: 75.76%.
First-year retention: 75.0%.
What do graduates of Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville earn?
Median earnings: $22,020 six years after entry; $27,856 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,000.
55.02% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (59 completions)
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other (28 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 75.76%; median earnings $27,856 at 10 years; net price $21,113. 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-Gainesville was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$21,113
2024 Value
In 2024 Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,113.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$84,452 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$21,113 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-Gainesville.
Financial Aid by Income Level
55.02% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
55.02% 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-Gainesville 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-Gainesville 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 | — | — | $16,618 |
| 2014 | — | — | $14,597 |
| 2015 | — | — | $14,489 |
| 2016 | — | — | $16,739 |
| 2017 | — | — | $16,084 |
| 2018 | — | — | $15,470 |
| 2019 | — | — | $15,520 |
| 2020 | — | — | $20,647 |
| 2021 | — | — | $19,500 |
| 2022 | — | — | $19,371 |
| 2023 | — | — | $15,818 |
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-Gainesville reported total enrollment of about 83 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 1% male and 99% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (84.3%), Hispanic or Latino (6.0%), and Black or African American (3.6%). About 55.02% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
51.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville in 2024 is 83 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 165 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
75.0%
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 84.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
9.09% 100% Completion Time
75.76% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 9.09% of students graduating from Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 3% male / 97% female
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other: 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-Gainesville.
Return on Investment
$11,000 Median Student Debt
$27,856 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
39.49% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
229.84% Return on Investment
3.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville.
Top Programs by Completions
2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 59 completions
2. Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other: 28 completions
Most popular programs at Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,863
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-Gainesville is a private for-profit institution located in Gainesville, FL. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other. Enrollment is approximately 83 students. Student body composition includes White (84.3%), Hispanic or Latino (6.0%), Black or African American (3.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 75.76%. Approximately 55.02% of students receive Pell Grants. About 45.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Gainesville, FL 32607
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville 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-Gainesville located?
Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville is located in Gainesville, FL.
How much does Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $21,113 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville?
Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville reports undergraduate enrollment of about 165 students, White (84.3%), Hispanic or Latino (6.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville?
About 45.2% of students at Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville earn?
Median earnings are $22,020 six years after entry and $27,856 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville?
The 150%-time completion rate is 75.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,000.
Is Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville public or private?
Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville is a private for-profit institution located in Gainesville, FL.
Is Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville an HBCU?
No. Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville a tribal college?
No. Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.0%).
Is Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville 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
- Florida college costs
- Florida colleges by ROI
- Florida trade schools profile
- Gainesville, Florida city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Florida
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.