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Summit Salon Academy Kansas City

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Students retention rate 4%
On-time graduation rate 6%

Located in Independence, Missouri, Summit Salon Academy Kansas City is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Summit Salon Academy Kansas City is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Summit Salon Academy Kansas City is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Summit Salon Academy Kansas City emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Summit Salon Academy Kansas City is reported to be 6%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Missouri state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at Summit Salon Academy Kansas City is 4% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Missouri is 72%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Summit Salon Academy Kansas City do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Summit Salon Academy Kansas City are Master Aesthetician/Esthetician, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Master Aesthetician/Esthetician

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Summit Salon Academy Kansas City was $12,839. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Summit Salon Academy Kansas City net price calculator

$12,839

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Missouri and nationwide.

Missouri's average $13,174
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Summit Salon Academy Kansas City for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $12,839 $1,238 (9%) $12,365 $11,995 $18,340
2021 $14,077 $1,179 (9%) $14,077
2020 $12,898 $2,090 (19%) $12,650 $13,888
2019 $10,808 $1,857 (15%) $10,464 $13,220
2018 $12,665 $423 (3%) $12,369 $11,891 $14,588 $17,371
2017 $13,088 $2,680 (26%) $13,142 $12,870
2016 $10,408 $2,647 (20%) $10,112 $9,711 $15,321 $15,581
2015 $13,055 $3,053 (31%) $13,072 $12,883
2014 $10,002 -- $9,633 $10,817 $13,564 $14,444

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Summit Salon Academy Kansas City during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 89 of freshman students at Summit Salon Academy Kansas City received on average $5,617 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,617
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 7 78% $6,081 $42,564
Other Federal Grant 8 89% $5,617 $44,938
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 8 89% $5,617 $44,938

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 89% of freshman students at Summit Salon Academy Kansas City received $7,146 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,146
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 8 89% $7,146 $57,165
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 8 89% $7,146 $57,165

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Summit Salon Academy Kansas City sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 64

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 49 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 14 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 18 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 10 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

55.6%

Dropout Rate

Out of 18 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 8 students dropped out of the school.

44.4%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Summit Salon Academy Kansas City is greatly skewed towards women students, with 100.0% of undergraduate students being women and 0.0% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 72, with 72 women and 0 men.

  • men 0.0% 0 students
  • women 100.0% 72 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 30% 21 students
  • 18-19 29% 20 students
  • 22-24 22% 15 students
  • 30-34 10% 7 students
  • 20-21 4% 3 students
  • 40-49 3% 2 students
  • 35-39 1% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Summit Salon Academy Kansas City provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Summit Salon Academy Kansas City offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational