Academy of Salon and Spa

Academy of Salon and Spa is a Private, Less than 2 years school located in Fort Smith, AR. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $17,385 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 67 and it offers 3 programs. By program type, it has 2 1-year certificate and 1 2-years certificate programs.
Last year, a total of 40 students completed and earned certificate or associate degree at Academy of Salon and Spa.
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Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Academy of Salon and Spa is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $17,385 and the national average is $15,620.
Its tuition is relatively higher than national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist program. The length of the program is 1500 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 13 months.
The following table shows the 3 largest vocational programs at Academy of Salon and Spa with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
3 Largest Career Programs at Academy of Salon and Spa
Program2023 Tuition & FeesNational AverageBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion Time
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $17,385$15,620$2,0761500 Contact Hours13 Months
2Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $6,990$9,701$1,399600 Contact Hours7 Months
3Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor $6,990$6,884$399600 Contact Hours6 Months

2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Academy of Salon and Spa is $17,385 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all career programs and costs for some program may quietly differ from the average cost.
Academy of Salon and Spa offers the alternative tuition plans .
60% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,815 (exclude student loans).
Academy of Salon and Spa 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$17,385
Books & Supplies$2,076
Off-Campus Room & Board$10,950
Off-Campus Expenses$6,250
Average Financial Amount$3,815

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Academy of Salon and Spa offers 3 vocational programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate and 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 40 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Academy of Salon and Spa
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1 Year Certificate2030
2 Years Certificate1010
Total3040

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 30 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 10 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 30 completers-
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist28-
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor2-
Total30
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 10 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist10-
Total10

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 67 students are attending at Academy of Salon and Spa. There are 3 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 22 to 1 (4.55%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 7 (full-time).
The graduation rate of Academy of Salon and Spa is 48% and transfer-out rate is 5%. The retention rate is 50% at the school.
Academy of Salon and Spa 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population67
Graduation Rate48%
Number of Faculty3
Student to Faculty Ratio22 to 1

Student Population at Academy of Salon and Spa

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 53 students enrolled into Academy of Salon and Spa. All enrolled students are female at the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Academy of Salon and Spa.
Student Population By Gender
Academy of Salon and Spa
TotalMaleFemale
Total53053
Full-time53053
There are 36 White (67.92%), 4 Black/African American (7.55%), 7 Hispanic (13.21%), and 13 students with other races attending Academy of Salon and Spa.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Academy of Salon and Spa
TotalMaleFemale
Total53053
American Indian/Native American404
Asian000
Black/African American404
Hispanic707
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White36036
Two More202
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000
By age range, at Academy of Salon and Spa, 32 students are aged 20 to 24 (60.38% of total students), 5 students are aged below 20 (9.43%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Academy of Salon and Spa
TotalMaleFemale
Total53053
Age 18-19505
Age 20-2118018
Age 22-2414014
Age 25-2912012
Age 30-34101
Age 35-39202
Age 40-49101

Directory and Accreditation Information

Academy of Salon and Spa is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc. (7/1/1972 - Current[Estimated Date]).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Academy of Salon and Spa.
311 S 16th St, Fort Smith, AR
479-782-5059

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