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Summit Salon Academy

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 85%
On-time graduation rate 70%

Located in Tacoma, Washington, Summit Salon Academy is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Summit Salon Academy 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 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.

Summit Salon Academy boasts an impressive student retention rate of 85% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 67%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences
The most popular programs at Summit Salon Academy are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, 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.

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 82 of freshman students at Summit Salon Academy received on average $5,050 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.

$5,050
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 27 61% $5,413 $146,147
Other Federal Grant 36 82% $5,050 $181,799
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 36 82% $5,050 $181,799

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Summit Salon Academy students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Summit Salon Academy students is 70.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 71.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.0%.

70.4%

  • white 75.8% 25 students
  • unknown 100.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 71.4% 5 students
  • Mixed Race 60.0% 6 students

Service Offerings

Summit Salon Academy provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates

Educational Offerings

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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)