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Aveda Institute-Phoenix

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 14 to 1
Students retention rate 95%
On-time graduation rate 8%

Located in Tempe, Arizona, Aveda Institute-Phoenix 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-Phoenix 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-Phoenix 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 14-to-1, Aveda Institute-Phoenix emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Aveda Institute-Phoenix 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, Arizona state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 69%.

Aveda Institute-Phoenix boasts an impressive student retention rate of 95% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 63% 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-Phoenix are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor, Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design. 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

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

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-Phoenix was $17,921. 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-Phoenix net price calculator

$17,921

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

Arizona's average $14,790
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Aveda Institute-Phoenix 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 $17,921 $446 (3%) $19,410 $19,903 $22,951
2021 $17,475 $1,885 (12%) $18,142 $18,266 $22,722 $22,722
2020 $15,590 $1,730 (12%) $15,732 $17,060 $18,306 $20,385 $20,385
2019 $13,860 $1,668 (11%) $13,418 $14,402 $15,882 $16,687 $17,515
2018 $15,528 $1,800 (13%) $14,056 $14,626 $17,383 $18,286 $18,525
2017 $13,728 $1,212 (10%) $13,194 $13,462 $15,996 $16,419 $17,369
2016 $12,516 $1,204 (9%) $12,546 $13,620 $15,605 $17,059 $16,677
2015 $13,720 -- $14,355 $14,204 $16,383 $17,135 $17,268

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Aveda Institute-Phoenix 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, 41 of freshman students at Aveda Institute-Phoenix received on average $4,478 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.

$4,478
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 80 41% $4,478 $358,271
Other Federal Grant 80 41% $4,478 $358,271
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 80 41% $4,478 $358,271

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 52% of freshman students at Aveda Institute-Phoenix received $6,594 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,594
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 102 52% $6,594 $672,635
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 102 52% $6,594 $672,635

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-Phoenix sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 118

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 53 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 38 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 27 students

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 174 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 14 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 141 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

81.0%

Dropout Rate

Out of 174 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 32 students dropped out of the school.

18.4%

Transferred Out

Out of 174 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students transferred out of the school.

0.6%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Aveda Institute-Phoenix is greatly skewed towards women students, with 97.1% of undergraduate students being women and 2.9% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 104, with 101 women and 3 men.

  • men 2.9% 3 students
  • women 97.1% 101 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 22-24 25% 26 students
  • 20-21 23% 24 students
  • 18-19 17% 18 students
  • 25-29 15% 16 students
  • 30-34 10% 10 students
  • 35-39 5% 5 students
  • 40-49 3% 3 students
  • 50-64 2% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Aveda Institute-Phoenix 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
  • Study abroad