The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton

3355 W College Ave
Appleton, WI 54915
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

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:

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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 76 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Wisconsin public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,194 per year for in-state students and $6,373 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,728 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Wisconsin is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Wisconsin community colleges have a diversity score of 0.55, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Wisconsin is Milwaukee Area Technical College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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