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A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls, over the last five years 72% of students earned their associate’s degree within four years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 31% | |
| Asian | 100% | 48% |
| Black | 67% | 35% |
| Hispanic | 100% | 45% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 25% | |
| White | 69% | 51% |
| Multiple races | 67% | 36% |
| Unknown race | 34% |
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls has 129 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of for-profit, 2-year schools.
About 70% of students are male.
And about 47% of students are black.