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Summit Salon Academy

3702 S Fife Street Ste B102
Tacoma, WA 98409

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Tel: (253) 617-7000

www.summitsalonacademy.edu

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School Highlights

Summit Salon Academy serves 130 students (89% of students are full-time).

Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and American), which is less than the state average of 90%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

Enrollment: 130 students
Minority enrollment: 83%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Summit Salon Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Summit Salon Academy

(WA) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Four or more years

Institution Control

Private for-profit

Public

Total Faculty

n/a

353 staff

Student Body

The student population of Summit Salon Academy has grown by 400% over five years.

The Summit Salon Academy diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has grown by 47% over five years.

Total Enrollment

130 students

3,720 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

n/a

11:1

# Full-Time Students

116 students

1,814 students

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# Part-Time Students

14 students

1,906 students

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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Summit Salon Academy.

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

n/a

384 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

116 students

1,814 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

n/a

11 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

14 students

1,906 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

n/a

140 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

% Hispanic

% Black

15%

% White

17%

10%

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% Hawaiian

63%

46%

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% Two or more races

11%

% Unknown races

n/a

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0.56

0.73

This chart displays the diversity score of Summit Salon Academy and the community college average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

0.7037%

0.6947%

This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Summit Salon Academy and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

n/a

0.3575%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

86%

58%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$9,632

$11,417

This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Summit Salon Academy and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Washington by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

Median Debt for Dropouts

$4,750

$6,242

This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Summit Salon Academy and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Washington by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

Acceptance Rate

n/a

100%

Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Summit Salon Academy's ranking?

Summit Salon Academy ranks among the top 20% of community college in Washington for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

Enrollment: 130 students
Minority enrollment: 83%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Washington public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,105 per year for in-state students and $7,359 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,532 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Washington is 96%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Washington community colleges have a of 0.73, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Washington is Highline College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.