The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton

School Highlights

The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton serves 81 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the state average of 35%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 81 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 41%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton
(WI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Colors
Red and White
Total Faculty
6 staff
177 staff
Number of Programs Offered
2
3

Student Body

The student population of The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton has declined by 29% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton diversity score of 0.57 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 633% over five years.
Total Enrollment
81 students
3,039 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
81 students
721 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
104 students
453 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
81 students
721 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
11%
% Black
1%
10%
% White
59%
65%
% Hawaiian
27%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
80%
50%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
57%
74%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,437
$5,375
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Beauty Bears
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Sara B., Salon Business Owner -
    • Kaitlyn R., Stylist -

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton?
The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton famous alumni include: Sara B., Salon Business Owner and Kaitlyn R., Stylist.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 81 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 41%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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