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 Stats (2025)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
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
4,711 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)
0.7037%
0.5723%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3584%
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)
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: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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