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Avalon Institute-Layton

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 91%
On-time graduation rate 36%

Located in Layton, Utah, Avalon Institute-Layton 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 Avalon Institute-Layton 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.

Avalon Institute-Layton 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Avalon Institute-Layton is reported to be 36%, 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, Utah state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 49% whereas the national average was 69%.

Avalon Institute-Layton boasts an impressive student retention rate of 91% , 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

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Avalon Institute-Layton are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. 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

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

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 Avalon Institute-Layton was $17,663. 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

Avalon Institute-Layton net price calculator

$17,663

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

Utah's average $11,723
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Avalon Institute-Layton 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 $17,663 $233 (1%) $14,684 $17,263 $19,342 $21,514
2021 $17,896 $818 (5%) $16,493 $18,707 $19,654 $19,811
2020 $17,078 $1,122 (7%) $14,972 $17,412 $19,780
2019 $15,956 $484 (3%) $14,720 $15,718 $16,332 $18,955
2018 $16,440 $3,746 (30%) $14,762 $14,808 $16,106 $18,307
2017 $12,694 $496 (4%) $12,417 $12,787 $14,826
2016 $13,190 $1,265 (11%) $13,006 $13,318
2015 $11,925 No change $10,887 $12,923 $15,766
2014 $11,925 -- $11,127 $12,517 $14,087

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Avalon Institute-Layton 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, 50 of freshman students at Avalon Institute-Layton received on average $4,849 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.

$4,849
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 51 50% $4,694 $239,404
Other Federal Grant 51 50% $4,694 $239,404
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 2 2% $3,940 $7,880
Total Grant & Scholarships 51 50% $4,849 $247,284

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 58% of freshman students at Avalon Institute-Layton received $4,900 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,900
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 60 58% $4,900 $293,980
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 60 58% $4,900 $293,980

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.

NO DATA

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.

$11,417
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Avalon Institute-Layton sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 92

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 52 students

Master Aesthetician/Esthetician

Undergraduate Certificate 39 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 110 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 40 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 44 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

40.0%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 66 students are still enrolled in the school.

60.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Avalon Institute-Layton is greatly skewed towards women students, with 99.0% of undergraduate students being women and 1.0% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 203, with 201 women and 2 men.

  • men 1.0% 2 students
  • women 99.0% 201 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 30% 61 students
  • 22-24 22% 45 students
  • 20-21 17% 35 students
  • 25-29 14% 28 students
  • 30-34 7% 14 students
  • 40-49 5% 10 students
  • 35-39 3% 7 students
  • 50-64 1% 3 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Avalon Institute-Layton provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Avalon Institute-Layton offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)