Aveda Institute-Boise campus
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Aveda Institute-Boise

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 100%
On-time graduation rate 32%

Located in Boise, Idaho, Aveda Institute-Boise 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 Aveda Institute-Boise 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.

Aveda Institute-Boise 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 12-to-1, Aveda Institute-Boise emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Aveda Institute-Boise is reported to be 32%, 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, Idaho state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 43% whereas the national average was 69%.

Aveda Institute-Boise boasts an impressive student retention rate of 100% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% 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 Aveda Institute-Boise are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Barbering/Barber, 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.

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Barbering/Barber

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 Aveda Institute-Boise was $12,980. 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

Aveda Institute-Boise net price calculator

$12,980

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

Idaho's average $13,016
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Aveda Institute-Boise 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 $12,980 $2,112 (14%) $15,977
2021 $15,092 $4,059 (37%) $14,491 $17,144 $13,793
2020 $11,033 $2,517 (19%) $11,729
2019 $13,550 $3,851 (22%) $14,330
2018 $17,401 $3,146 (15%) $18,537
2017 $20,547 $2,865 (16%) $22,372 $20,547
2016 $17,682 $1,353 (7%) $18,185 $17,178
2015 $19,035 $4,460 (31%) $19,035
2014 $14,575 -- $15,504

How does Aveda Institute-Boise's $12,980 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Idaho colleges, that number is $13,016. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology logo Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology
Boise ID
Private $16,296 26% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Aveda Institute-Boise 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, 52 of freshman students at Aveda Institute-Boise received on average $4,716 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.

$4,716
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 12 52% $4,716 $56,587
Other Federal Grant 12 52% $4,716 $56,587
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 12 52% $4,716 $56,587

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 70% of freshman students at Aveda Institute-Boise received $7,390 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,390
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 16 70% $7,390 $118,237
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 16 70% $7,390 $118,237

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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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Aveda Institute-Boise sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 58

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 27 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 15 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 10 students

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 25 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 8 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 24 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

96.0%

Transferred Out

Out of 25 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students transferred out of the school.

4.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Aveda Institute-Boise is greatly skewed towards women students, with 93.0% of undergraduate students being women and 7.0% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 71, with 66 women and 5 men.

  • men 7.0% 5 students
  • women 93.0% 66 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 20-21 28% 20 students
  • 18-19 23% 16 students
  • 22-24 17% 12 students
  • 25-29 13% 9 students
  • 35-39 7% 5 students
  • 30-34 4% 3 students
  • 40-49 4% 3 students
  • 50-64 3% 2 students

Residency of Students

The following interactive map shows the residency of undergraduate students who enrolled at Aveda Institute-Boise in the 2022 academic year.

State name Students Count Percentage
Idaho 12 100.00%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

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