Summit Salon Academy

3702 S Fife Street Ste B102
Tacoma, WA 98409
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

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 more than the state average of 56%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • 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)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
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 7% over five years.
The Summit Salon Academy diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has grown by 100% over five years.
Total Enrollment
130 students
5,207 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
# Full-Time Students
116 students
2,028 students
# Part-Time Students
14 students
3,179 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
494 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
116 students
2,028 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
14 students
3,179 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
1%
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
2%
17%
% Black
7%
7%
% White
17%
44%
% Hawaiian
63%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
8%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
9%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
70%
57%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
36%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
58%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,632
$11,417
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$6,170
Acceptance Rate
n/a
99%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Summit Salon Academy's ranking?
Summit Salon Academy ranks among the top 20% of community college in Washington for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Facts (2026)

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

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For Pierce County, WA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,513 per year for in-state students and $9,089 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Pierce County, WA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.70, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Pierce County, WA is Tacoma Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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