School Highlights
The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton serves 76 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian and American), which is more than the state average of 35%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton
(WI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
419 staff
Student Body
The student population of The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton diversity score of 0.22 is less than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has grown by 29% over five years.
Total Enrollment
76 students
5,183 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
76 students
798 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,385 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
373 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
76 students
798 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
27 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
4,624 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
148 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
10%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
2%
65%
% Hawaiian
88%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
8%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.55
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
92%
48%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
22%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
66%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,437
$5,375
Acceptance Rate
n/a
88%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- School Mascot: Beauty Bears
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Sara B., Salon Business Owner -
- Kaitlyn R., Stylist -
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton?
The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton famous alumni include: Sara B., Salon Business Owner and Kaitlyn R., Stylist.
What is The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton's ranking?
The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton ranks among the top 20% of community college in Wisconsin for: Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.
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