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The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 86%
On-time graduation rate 86%

Located in Fargo, North Dakota, The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo 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.

The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo 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 12-to-1, The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo boasts an impressive student retention rate of 86% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 69% and 67%, respectively.


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

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 29 of freshman students at The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo received on average $5,040 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.

$5,040
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 17 29% $4,893 $83,173
Other Federal Grant 17 29% $4,893 $83,173
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 3 5% $833 $2,500
Total Grant & Scholarships 17 29% $5,040 $85,673

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo 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 The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo students is 85.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 86.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.0%.

85.9%

  • African American 80.0% 4 students
  • white 86.3% 63 students

Service Offerings

The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates

Educational Offerings

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