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 less than the state average of 90%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- 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
Debt For Students
School Overview
Summit Salon Academy
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
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 400% over five years.
The Summit Salon Academy diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has grown by 47% over five years.
Total Enrollment
130 students
3,720 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
# Full-Time Students
116 students
1,814 students
# Part-Time Students
14 students
1,906 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
384 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
116 students
1,814 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
14 students
1,906 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
8%
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
7%
15%
% White
17%
10%
% Hawaiian
63%
46%
% Two or more races
3%
11%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.73
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.7037%
0.6947%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3575%
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
$6,242
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit Salon Academy's ranking?
Summit Salon Academy ranks among the top 20% of community college in Washington for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Least debt for graduating students.
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