The Salon Professional Academy is a Less than 2-year, private (for-profit) school located in Rapid City, South Dakota. Its published tuition & fees of Cosmetology / Cosmetologist program, which is the largest program at the school, is $16,485 for the academic year 2024-2025.
A total of 80 students are attending the school and its graduation rate is 79%. The Salon Professional Academy has 4 vocational programs.
The largest program at The Salon Professional Academy is Cosmetology / Cosmetologist and its 2025 tuition & fees are $16,485. For reference, the average tuition for the Cosmetology / Cosmetologist program of all trade schools in the United States is $16,042.
The following table shows the largest program information including tuition, books and supplies costs, program length, and average completion time.
| Program Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology / Cosmetologist | $16,485 | $3,112 | 1,500 Hours | 12 Months |
| National Average | $16,042 | - | 1,375 Hours | 11.73 Months |
| Aesthetician / Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $7,683 | $3,522 | 600 Hours | 5 Months |
| National Average | $9,978 | - | 652 Hours | 6.04 Months |
| Massage Therapy / Therapeutic Massage | $9,273 | $1,924 | 600 Hours | 8 Months |
| National Average | $12,154 | - | 615 Hours | 8.18 Months |
| Nail Technician / Specialist and Manicurist | $4,190 | $1,869 | 400 Hours | 8 Months |
| National Average | $5,356 | - | 444 Hours | 4.58 Months |
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees are $16,485 at The Salon Professional Academy. The typical cost for purchasing books and supplies for programs is $3,112. The total cost of attendance is $41,605 when a student lives off-campus.
| Tuition & Fees | $16,485 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $3,112 |
| Room & Board | $15,463 |
| Other Living Expenses | $6,545 |
| Total Cost of Attendace (COA) | $41,605 |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Programs | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Overall Programs | NOT OFFERED | 3 | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
The Salon Professional Academy offers 4 certificate and vocational programs through 1-year certificate and 2-Years Certificate programs. All certificate programs are conducted on-site education.
The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree programs.
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 23 | NOT OFFERED |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | NOT OFFERED | 30 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | NOT OFFERED | 6 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 23 | NOT OFFERED |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | NOT OFFERED | 30 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | NOT OFFERED | 6 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
The graduation rate at The Salon Professional Academy is 79%. The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 an the retention rate is 100%.
| Graduation Rate | 79% |
|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 100%(full-time), 100% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Student Population | 80 Students |
| Number of Faculties | 11 Faculties |
| Number of Staffs | 15 Staffs |
The Salon Professional Academy provides a number of student services including academic/career counseling services, Placement services for completers.
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
|---|---|
| Employment services for students | No |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |