School Highlights
The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls serves 91 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 32%.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
- Minority enrollment: 73%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls
(IA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Less than 2 years (below associate)
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
4 staff
18 staff
Number of Programs Offered
1
3
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls has grown by 85% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls diversity score of 0.74 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
91 students
176 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
30:1
# Full-Time Students
91 students
165 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
91 students
176 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
91 students
165 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
15%
3%
% Hispanic
12%
9%
% Black
39%
7%
% White
27%
68%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
71%
55%
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$10,957
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,519
$5,500
Sports
Colors
Not mentioned
School Mascot
Not Mentioned
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls's ranking?
The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls ranks among the top 20% of community college in Iowa for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls is La James International College-Cedar Falls (1.4 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
La James International College-Cedar Falls
Private for-profit
6322 University Ave
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 277-2150
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 277-2150
1.4 miles
Enrollment: 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Hawkeye Community College
Public
1501 E Orange Rd
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 296-2320
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 296-2320
9.4 miles
Enrollment: 5,120 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 In-state tuition: $159 Out-state tuition: $176 Minority enrollment: 23%
Ellsworth Community College
Public
1100 College Ave
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(800) 322-9235
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(800) 322-9235
41.3 miles
Enrollment: 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 In-state tuition: $4,296 Out-state tuition: $5,064 Minority enrollment: 31%
3700 S Center St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-7106
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-7106
43.1 miles
Enrollment: 1,857 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 In-state tuition: $4,296 Out-state tuition: $4,536 Minority enrollment: 43%
1625 Hwy 150
Calmar, IA 52132
(844) 642-2338
Calmar, IA 52132
(844) 642-2338
52.5 miles
Enrollment: 4,808 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 In-state tuition: $2,910 Out-state tuition: $3,210 Minority enrollment: 12%
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