School Highlights
The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls serves 96 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 32%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Minority enrollment: 88%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Completion Rates
School Overview
The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls
(IA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
274 staff
Student Body
The student population of The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls has grown by 88% over five years.
The The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls diversity score of 0.67 is more than the state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has grown by 19% over five years.
Total Enrollment
96 students
163 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
# Full-Time Students
96 students
148 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,992 students


# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
333 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
96 students
148 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
61 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,075 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
403 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
400 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
29%
3%

% Hispanic
n/a
9%

% Black
10%
7%

% White
12%
68%

% Hawaiian
47%
1%

% Two or more races
n/a
3%

% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
8%


Diversity Score
0.67
0.52

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.8462%
0.5143%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2578%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
93%

Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$10,957

Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,519
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
n/a
72%
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls's ranking?
The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls ranks among the top 20% of community college in Iowa for: Diversity in US community colleges and Highest completion rates.
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