School Highlights
Summit Salon Academy serves 130 students (89% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and American), which is more than the state average of 56%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Minority enrollment: 83%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Summit Salon Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
Summit Salon Academy
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
353 staff
Student Body
The student population of Summit Salon Academy has grown by 7% over five years.
The Summit Salon Academy diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has grown by 100% over five years.
Total Enrollment
130 students
5,207 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
# Full-Time Students
116 students
2,028 students
# Part-Time Students
14 students
3,179 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
494 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
116 students
2,028 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
14 students
3,179 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
1%
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
2%
17%
% Black
7%
7%
% White
17%
44%
% Hawaiian
63%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
8%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
9%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
70%
57%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
36%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
58%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,632
$11,417
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$6,170
Acceptance Rate
n/a
99%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit Salon Academy's ranking?
Summit Salon Academy ranks among the top 20% of community college in Washington for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
Recent Articles

Unlocking Airport Career Opportunities: Your Guide to Ground Jobs
Discover the diverse range of ground jobs at mid-size U.S. airports, their educational requirements, and how community colleges can prepare you for these exciting careers.

The Real Dollar Value of an Associate Degree
How much is an associate's degree really worth? We calculate and research the ROI of an associate degree specifically, and the results are interesting.

Hands Across California: Community College Students Band Together to Save the System
Facing a monumental budget crisis, California's community college students took matters into their own hands, holding rallies and conferences for Hands Across California.