School Highlights
The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska serves 67 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the state average of 35%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 37%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska
(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
Purple and Gold
Total Faculty
9 staff
177 staff
Number of Programs Offered
4
3
Student Body
The student population of The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska has declined by 39% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska diversity score of 0.53 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 29% over five years.
Total Enrollment
67 students
3,039 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
67 students
721 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
99 students
453 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
67 students
721 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
1%
11%
% Black
2%
10%
% White
63%
65%
% Hawaiian
26%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
88%
50%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
74%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$4,750
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jane Doe, 2015 - Celebrity Hairstylist -
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska?
The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska famous alumni include: Jane Doe, 2015 - Celebrity Hairstylist.
What is The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska's ranking?
The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska ranks among the top 20% of community college in Wisconsin for: Highest completion rates.
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Quick Facts
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