Summit Salon Academy-Lexington
- Graduation Rate
- 55% C
- About half of students who start complete their degree
- Earnings (10yr)
- $24,148 F
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $14,778 C+
- Close to the national average
- Acceptance Rate
- 81% C-
- Accessible to most qualified applicants
Bottom line: A D+ overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 11.2× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $11.2 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $11.2 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $605,826.
What The Data Says
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A D+ overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Graduate earnings fall 41% below the national college median.
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Every $1 invested returns $11.2 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Summit Salon Academy-Lexington
Summit Salon Academy-Lexington is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private for-profit College
- Enrollment
- 154
- Setting
- Urban
- Primary Strengths
- Culinary & Personal Services, Education
Why students choose Summit Salon Academy-Lexington
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
Accessible — admits about 81% of applicants. Run your numbers in the admissions predictor below.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $14,778 a year after grants and scholarships — 14% below the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $24,148 ten years after enrolling — 41% below the typical college, against $7,917 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Summit Salon Academy-Lexington is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Summit Salon Academy-Lexington? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Summit Salon Academy-Lexington, located in Lexington, Kentucky, admits most of the students who apply; the acceptance rate is roughly 81%. The graduation rate is roughly 55%.
- Acceptance Rate
- 81%
- Retention Rate
- 90%
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 20:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.32
- First-Gen Students
- 49%
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Summit Salon Academy-Lexington? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Summit Salon Academy-Lexington, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $14,778. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $13,463 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $7,917 in federal student loans.
- Avg Net Price
- $14,778
- Median Debt
- $7,917
- Pell Grant Rate
- 59%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 63%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $13,463
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $14,278
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $16,604
- Family Income $110K+
- $18,701
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Summit Salon Academy-Lexington — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Summit Salon Academy-Lexington Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Summit Salon Academy-Lexington report median earnings of $24,148, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $18,903
- 8 Years
- $17,724
- 10 Years
- $24,148
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.33x
- Earning > $25K
- 36%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (4)
- 13%
- 100% (4)
- 13%
- 100% (4)
- 13%
- 100% (4)
- 13%
How Summit Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.
College ROI Calculator
Is Summit Salon Academy-Lexington Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Summit Salon Academy-Lexington delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $14,778/year ($59,112 total). Graduates earn $24,148 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $664,938 in total earnings — a net gain of $605,826 (11.2× your investment). The median debt is $7,917, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 55% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $59,112
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $664,938
- Net Return
- $605,826
- ROI Multiple
- 11.2×
- Cost Per Year
- $14,778
- Median Debt
- $7,917
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 55%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Summit Salon Academy-Lexington awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Culinary & Personal Services 98% $19,421 early-career
- Education 2%
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Summit Salon Academy-Lexington's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
- CSpecial Ed Teacher$65,910 · 2% growthResilient 96
- CElementary Teacher$63,670 · 1% growthResilient 96
- CESL Teacher$59,720 · 4% growthResilient 96
- C-Event Planner$56,920 · 8% growthAdaptable 64
- C-Tutor/Learning Specialist$42,000 · 4% growthResilient 74
- C-Preschool Teacher$37,130 · 3% growthResilient 96
- C-Substitute Teacher$35,000 · 1% growthResilient 96
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Summit Salon Academy-Lexington? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Summit Salon Academy-Lexington, located in Lexington, Kentucky, admits most of the students who apply; the acceptance rate is roughly 81%. The graduation rate is roughly 55%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Summit Salon Academy-Lexington? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Summit Salon Academy-Lexington, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $14,778. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $13,463 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $7,917 in federal student loans.
Is Summit Salon Academy-Lexington Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Summit Salon Academy-Lexington report median earnings of $24,148, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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