Salon Success Academy-Riverside Tuition & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Salon Success Academy-Riverside is a private for-profit trade school in Riverside, California, enrolling about 164 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 81.40% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $21,777 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $15,423 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 164 48.8% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 81.40%
  • First-Generation Students: 63.9%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 1.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 281

Salon Success Academy-Riverside: what the data shows

Common questions about Salon Success Academy-Riverside, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Salon Success Academy-Riverside?

Salon Success Academy-Riverside is located in Riverside, CA (ZIP 92506).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Salon Success Academy-Riverside public or private?

Salon Success Academy-Riverside is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Salon Success Academy-Riverside cost?

Average net price after aid: $15,423.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$14,865
$30,001–$48,000$14,937
$48,001–$75,000$16,800

How big is Salon Success Academy-Riverside?

Total enrollment: 164 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 281 students.

About 49% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Salon Success Academy-Riverside?

150%-time completion rate: 81.40%.

First-year retention: 87.5%.

What do graduates of Salon Success Academy-Riverside earn?

Median earnings: $17,045 six years after entry; $21,777 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,884.

64.11% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Salon Success Academy-Riverside known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Salon Success Academy-Riverside a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 81.40%; median earnings $21,777 at 10 years; net price $15,423. 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 Salon Success Academy-Riverside was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$15,423
2024 Value

In 2024 Salon Success Academy-Riverside had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,423.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$61,692 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$15,423 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 Salon Success Academy-Riverside.

Financial Aid by Income Level

64.11% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

60.98% 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 Salon Success Academy-Riverside 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 Salon Success Academy-Riverside 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——$11,066
2014——$11,440
2015——$12,604
2016——$10,605
2017——$11,688
2018——$12,350
2019——$13,261
2020——$12,800
2021——$11,813
2022——$13,352
2023——$13,095

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

Salon Success Academy-Riverside reported total enrollment of about 164 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 7% male and 93% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (67.7%), Black or African American (14.0%), and White (13.4%). About 64.11% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 63.9% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

48.8% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Salon Success Academy-Riverside in 2024 is 164 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 281 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 Hispanic or Latino at 67.7%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

2.33% 100% Completion Time

81.40% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 2.33% of students graduating from Salon Success Academy-Riverside completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Real Estate Development: 6% male / 94% female
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 4% male / 96% female
  • Barbering/Barber: 57% male / 43% 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 Salon Success Academy-Riverside.

Return on Investment

$11,884 Median Student Debt

$21,777 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

54.57% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

253.00% Return on Investment

5.5 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Salon Success Academy-Riverside.

Top Programs by Completions

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

1. Real Estate Development: 54 completions

2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 52 completions

3. Barbering/Barber: 44 completions

Most popular programs at Salon Success Academy-Riverside.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Salon Success Academy-Riverside graduates.

Operations

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

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,127

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Salon Success Academy-Riverside is a private for-profit institution located in Riverside, CA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Real Estate Development, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Barbering/Barber. Enrollment is approximately 164 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (67.7%), Black or African American (14.0%), White (13.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 81.40%. Approximately 64.11% of students receive Pell Grants. About 63.9% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Riverside, CA 92506

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 81.40% graduation rate, Salon Success Academy-Riverside 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 Salon Success Academy-Riverside located?

Salon Success Academy-Riverside is located in Riverside, CA.

How much does Salon Success Academy-Riverside cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $15,423 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Salon Success Academy-Riverside?

Salon Success Academy-Riverside reports undergraduate enrollment of about 281 students, Hispanic or Latino (67.7%), Black or African American (14.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Salon Success Academy-Riverside?

About 63.9% of students at Salon Success Academy-Riverside are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Salon Success Academy-Riverside earn?

Median earnings are $17,045 six years after entry and $21,777 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Salon Success Academy-Riverside?

The 150%-time completion rate is 81.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Salon Success Academy-Riverside students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,884.

Is Salon Success Academy-Riverside public or private?

Salon Success Academy-Riverside is a private for-profit institution located in Riverside, CA.

Is Salon Success Academy-Riverside an HBCU?

No. Salon Success Academy-Riverside is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Salon Success Academy-Riverside a tribal college?

No. Salon Success Academy-Riverside is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Salon Success Academy-Riverside a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Salon Success Academy-Riverside reports 67.7% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Salon Success Academy-Riverside religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Salon Success Academy-Riverside in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • California trade schools profile
  • Riverside, California city 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.