School Highlights
The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls serves 96 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 32%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Minority enrollment: 88%
- 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
Completion Rates
School Overview
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
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
274 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls has grown by 88% over five years.
The The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls diversity score of 0.67 is more than the state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has grown by 19% over five years.
Total Enrollment
96 students
2,140 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
# Full-Time Students
96 students
148 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,992 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
333 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
96 students
148 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
61 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,075 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
403 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
400 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
29%
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
10%
7%
% White
12%
68%
% Hawaiian
47%
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
8%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.52
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
85%
51%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
26%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$10,957
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,519
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
72%
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- School Mascot: Not Mentioned
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 Highest completion rates.
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: 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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(319) 296-2320
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 296-2320
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Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(800) 322-9235
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(800) 322-9235
41.3 miles
Enrollment: 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 In-state tuition: $4,296 Out-state tuition: $5,064 Minority enrollment: 37%
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Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-7106
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-7106
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(844) 642-2338
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(844) 642-2338
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