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International Salon and Spa Academy

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 50%
On-time graduation rate 51%

Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, International Salon and Spa Academy is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of International Salon and Spa Academy is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

International Salon and Spa Academy is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, International Salon and Spa Academy emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at International Salon and Spa Academy is 50% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Colorado is 69%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at International Salon and Spa Academy do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at International Salon and Spa Academy are Barbering/Barber, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Barbering/Barber

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at International Salon and Spa Academy was $16,694. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

International Salon and Spa Academy net price calculator

$16,694

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Colorado and nationwide.

Colorado's average $14,122
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of International Salon and Spa Academy for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $16,694 $1,043 (6%) $16,694 $23,260 $23,260
2021 $17,737 $2,624 (17%) $16,417 $15,371 $21,316
2020 $15,113 $1,401 (10%) $16,683 $12,818 $18,745
2019 $13,712 $1,289 (10%) $13,177 $19,066 $21,677 $21,677
2018 $12,423 $1,270 (9%) $11,895 $13,966 $13,936
2017 $13,693 $621 (5%) $13,241 $13,592 $15,484 $14,905
2016 $13,072 $1,343 (9%) $12,588 $14,848 $19,148 $19,148
2015 $14,415 $538 (4%) $14,103 $13,651 $16,575 $17,274 $11,429
2014 $13,877 -- $13,890 $11,947 $15,072 $15,372

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by International Salon and Spa Academy during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Not Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 64 of freshman students at International Salon and Spa Academy received on average $5,821 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,821
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 21 64% $5,129 $107,713
Other Federal Grant 21 64% $5,272 $110,713
State Grant/Scholarships 16 48% $721 $11,531
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 21 64% $5,821 $122,244

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 70% of freshman students at International Salon and Spa Academy received $5,571 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,571
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 23 70% $5,571 $128,129
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 23 70% $5,571 $128,129

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$10,703
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at International Salon and Spa Academy sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 158

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 68 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 42 students

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 29 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 19 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 43 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 22 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 33 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

76.7%

Dropout Rate

Out of 43 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 10 students dropped out of the school.

23.3%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at International Salon and Spa Academy is greatly skewed towards women students, with 80.3% of undergraduate students being women and 19.7% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 228, with 183 women and 45 men.

  • men 19.7% 45 students
  • women 80.3% 183 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 25% 56 students
  • 18-19 22% 50 students
  • 22-24 17% 39 students
  • 20-21 14% 32 students
  • 30-34 11% 24 students
  • 35-39 7% 17 students
  • 40-49 4% 8 students
  • 50-64 0% 1 students

Residency of Students

The following interactive map shows the residency of undergraduate students who enrolled at International Salon and Spa Academy in the 2022 academic year.

State name Students Count Percentage
Colorado 32 96.97%
Kansas 1 3.03%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

International Salon and Spa Academy provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

International Salon and Spa Academy offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational