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The Salon Professional Academy-North Little Rock

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Students retention rate 84%
On-time graduation rate 28%

Located in Sherwood, Arkansas, The Salon Professional Academy-North Little Rock 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 The Salon Professional Academy-North Little Rock 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.

The Salon Professional Academy-North Little Rock 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 10-to-1, The Salon Professional Academy-North Little Rock emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at The Salon Professional Academy-North Little Rock is reported to be 28%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Arkansas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 69%.

The Salon Professional Academy-North Little Rock boasts an impressive student retention rate of 84% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 76%, respectively.


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

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at The Salon Professional Academy-North Little Rock are 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.

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 The Salon Professional Academy-North Little Rock was $10,661. 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

The Salon Professional Academy-North Little Rock net price calculator

$10,661

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

Arkansas's average $12,405
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of The Salon Professional Academy-North Little Rock 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 $10,661 $566 (6%) $13,296
2021 $10,095 $542 (5%) $10,789
2020 $10,637 $1,017 (11%) $11,415
2019 $9,620 $1,171 (11%) $10,710
2018 $10,791 $568 (5%) $11,237
2017 $11,359 $2,741 (32%) $11,928
2016 $8,618 $1,902 (18%) $9,589
2015 $10,520 $1,780 (14%) $12,474
2014 $12,300 -- $11,466

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by The Salon Professional Academy-North Little Rock during 2022 academic year.

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

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 17 of freshman students at The Salon Professional Academy-North Little Rock received on average $1,691 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.

$1,691
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 19 17% $1,691 $32,123
Other Federal Grant 19 17% $1,691 $32,123
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 19 17% $1,691 $32,123

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 20% of freshman students at The Salon Professional Academy-North Little Rock received $4,996 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,996
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 23 20% $4,996 $114,907
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 23 20% $4,996 $114,907

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.

$10,329
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at The Salon Professional Academy-North Little Rock sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 113

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 62 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 47 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 109 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 31 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 83 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

76.2%

Dropout Rate

Out of 109 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 26 students dropped out of the school.

23.9%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at The Salon Professional Academy-North Little Rock is greatly skewed towards women students, with 98.2% of undergraduate students being women and 1.8% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 111, with 109 women and 2 men.

  • men 1.8% 2 students
  • women 98.2% 109 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 32% 36 students
  • 20-21 23% 26 students
  • 22-24 17% 19 students
  • 25-29 12% 13 students
  • 30-34 5% 5 students
  • 35-39 3% 3 students
  • 40-49 1% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

The Salon Professional Academy-North Little Rock provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

The Salon Professional Academy-North Little Rock offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)