Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis campus
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Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Students retention rate 80%
On-time graduation rate 8%

Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis 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 Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis 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 Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis 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 Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis is reported to be 8%, 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, Minnesota state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 69%.

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 72% 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 Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. 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

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

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 Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis was $17,977. 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 Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis net price calculator

$17,977

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

Minnesota's average $15,223
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis 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 $17,977 $3,492 (24%) $18,761 $22,845 $18,317 $25,738 $25,756
2021 $14,485 $375 (3%) $13,863 $13,855 $18,062 $20,719 $21,434
2020 $14,860 $125 $13,386 $14,018 $17,120 $19,736 $21,392
2019 $14,985 $1,009 (6%) $13,828 $14,341 $16,984 $20,622 $21,263
2018 $15,994 $1,810 (13%) $15,522 $16,738 $17,620 $20,215 $20,513
2017 $14,184 $1,431 (9%) $14,048 $14,794 $16,074 $19,261 $19,494
2016 $15,615 $907 (6%) $15,789 $15,940 $18,014 $20,263 $20,124
2015 $14,708 $2,152 (13%) $14,433 $15,095 $16,683 $17,926 $18,603
2014 $16,860 -- $14,295 $14,667 $17,222 $18,697 $18,832

How does Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis's $17,977 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Minnesota colleges, that number is $15,223. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Highlights Beauty Schools logo Highlights Beauty Schools
Mountlake Terrace WA
Private $11,841 34% Cheaper
Highlights Beauty Schools logo Highlights Beauty Schools
Federal Way WA
Private $11,754 35% Cheaper
Aveda Institute-Des Moines logo Aveda Institute-Des Moines
West Des Moines IA
Private $15,521 14% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Not Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 53 of freshman students at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis received on average $5,424 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.

$5,424
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 88 44% $4,625 $406,969
Other Federal Grant 88 44% $4,625 $406,969
State Grant/Scholarships 84 42% $1,869 $156,995
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 4 2% $1,381 $5,525
Total Grant & Scholarships 105 53% $5,424 $569,489

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 75% of freshman students at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis received $7,029 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,029
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 149 75% $7,029 $1,047,380
Private Loans 76 38% $9,766 $742,214
Total Loans 165 83% $10,846 $1,789,594

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.

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.

$14,426
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 277

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 157 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 120 students

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 39

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 39 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 184 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 15 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 154 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

83.7%

Dropout Rate

Out of 184 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 30 students dropped out of the school.

16.3%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis is greatly skewed towards women students, with 94.5% of undergraduate students being women and 5.5% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 618, with 584 women and 34 men.

  • men 5.5% 34 students
  • women 94.5% 584 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 24% 148 students
  • 20-21 23% 144 students
  • 25-29 21% 130 students
  • 22-24 19% 117 students
  • 30-34 7% 43 students
  • 40-49 3% 18 students
  • 35-39 2% 12 students
  • 50-64 1% 4 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)