The Salon Professional Academy Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
The Salon Professional Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Rapid City, South Dakota, enrolling about 80 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 79.31% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $23,641 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $18,146 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 80 88.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 79.31%
- First-Generation Students: 46.3%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 4.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 122
The Salon Professional Academy: what the data shows
Common questions about The Salon Professional Academy, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is The Salon Professional Academy?
The Salon Professional Academy is located in Rapid City, SD (ZIP 57701).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is The Salon Professional Academy public or private?
The Salon Professional Academy is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does The Salon Professional Academy cost?
Average net price after aid: $18,146.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $14,704 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,512 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $22,275 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $21,295 |
| $110,001+ | $23,508 |
How big is The Salon Professional Academy?
Total enrollment: 80 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 122 students.
About 89% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at The Salon Professional Academy?
150%-time completion rate: 79.31%.
First-year retention: 100.0%.
What do graduates of The Salon Professional Academy earn?
Median earnings: $25,321 six years after entry; $23,641 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $8,500.
43.27% of students receive Pell grants.
What is The Salon Professional Academy known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (21 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (20 completions)
- Real Estate Development (7 completions)
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is The Salon Professional Academy a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 79.31%; median earnings $23,641 at 10 years; net price $18,146. 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 was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$18,146
2024 Value
In 2024 The Salon Professional Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,146.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$72,584 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$18,146 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.
Financial Aid by Income Level
43.27% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
46.15% 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 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 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 | — | — | $8,363 |
| 2014 | — | — | $8,643 |
| 2015 | — | — | $8,389 |
| 2016 | — | — | $9,860 |
| 2017 | — | — | $10,159 |
| 2018 | — | — | $8,428 |
| 2019 | — | — | $10,947 |
| 2020 | — | — | $13,476 |
| 2021 | — | — | $13,046 |
| 2022 | — | — | $16,019 |
| 2023 | — | — | $15,357 |
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 reported total enrollment of about 80 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 0% male and 100% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (73.8%), Two or More Races (13.8%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (6.2%). About 43.27% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
88.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at The Salon Professional Academy in 2024 is 80 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 122 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
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 73.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
13.79% 100% Completion Time
79.31% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 13.79% of students graduating from The Salon Professional Academy 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: 5% male / 95% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 5% male / 95% female
- Real Estate Development: 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.
Return on Investment
$8,500 Median Student Debt
$23,641 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
35.95% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
225.71% Return on Investment
3.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for The Salon Professional Academy.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 21 completions
2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 20 completions
3. Real Estate Development: 7 completions
4. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 4 completions
Most popular programs at The Salon Professional Academy.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for The Salon Professional Academy graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for The Salon Professional Academy from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,520
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 is a private for-profit institution located in Rapid City, SD. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Real Estate Development. Enrollment is approximately 80 students. Student body composition includes White (73.8%), Two or More Races (13.8%), American Indian or Alaska Native (6.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 79.31%. Approximately 43.27% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Rapid City, SD 57701
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
The Salon Professional Academy 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 located?
The Salon Professional Academy is located in Rapid City, SD.
How much does The Salon Professional Academy cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $18,146 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at The Salon Professional Academy?
The Salon Professional Academy reports undergraduate enrollment of about 122 students, White (73.8%), Two or More Races (13.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend The Salon Professional Academy?
About 46.3% of students at The Salon Professional Academy are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of The Salon Professional Academy earn?
Median earnings are $25,321 six years after entry and $23,641 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at The Salon Professional Academy?
The 150%-time completion rate is 79.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do The Salon Professional Academy students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,500.
Is The Salon Professional Academy public or private?
The Salon Professional Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Rapid City, SD.
Is The Salon Professional Academy an HBCU?
No. The Salon Professional Academy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is The Salon Professional Academy a tribal college?
No. The Salon Professional Academy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is The Salon Professional Academy a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, The Salon Professional Academy does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.8%).
Is The Salon Professional Academy religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for The Salon Professional Academy 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
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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.