School Highlights
The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo serves 128 students (73% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 34%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo
(ND) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
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
99 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo has grown by 24% over five years.
The The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo diversity score of 0.32 is less than the state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has grown by 68% over five years.
Total Enrollment
128 students
1,081 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
# Full-Time Students
93 students
330 students
# Part-Time Students
35 students
751 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
248 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
93 students
330 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
35 students
751 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
259 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
1%
% Asian
9%
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
4%
% Black
3%
4%
% White
3%
66%
% Hawaiian
82%
4%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
14%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.54
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
86%
45%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
55%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
48%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$9,600
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
SAT Reading
n/a
520
SAT Math
n/a
545
SAT Writing
n/a
470
ACT Composite
n/a
19
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo's ranking?
The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Dakota for: Highest completion rates.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo is Rasmussen University-North Dakota (0.8 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Rasmussen University-North Dakota
Private for-profit
4012 19th Avenue SW
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 277-3889
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 277-3889
0.8 miles
Enrollment: 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Private-state tuition: $10,764 Minority enrollment: 54%
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(701) 235-9910
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(701) 671-2403
Wahpeton, ND 58076
(701) 671-2403
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