The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls

1350 College Square Mall
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

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 (26-27)

  • 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:

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 0.51. The school's diversity has grown by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
91 students
1,532 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
30:1
# Full-Time Students
91 students
165 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
91 students
176 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
91 students
165 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% 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
0.51
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
71%
55%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
88%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

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.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 91 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 73%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Iowa public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,331 per year for in-state students and $4,920 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,086 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Iowa is 75%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Iowa community colleges have a diversity score of 0.51, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Iowa is Ross College-Davenport. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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