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Aveda Institute-Provo

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 10 to 1
Students retention rate 83%
On-time graduation rate 21%

Located in Provo, Utah, Aveda Institute-Provo 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-Provo 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-Provo 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 10-to-1, Aveda Institute-Provo emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Aveda Institute-Provo is reported to be 21%, 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%.

Aveda Institute-Provo boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , 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 Aveda Institute-Provo are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design, Barbering/Barber. 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

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

Barbering/Barber

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-Provo was $11,992. 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-Provo net price calculator

$11,992

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 Aveda Institute-Provo 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 $11,992 $894 (8%) $12,721 $11,208 $13,483 $17,354 $17,553
2021 $11,098 $2,762 (33%) $13,811 $16,007 $17,080 $17,080
2020 $8,336 $647 (7%) $11,334 $11,599 $14,638 $14,638 $14,638
2019 $8,983 $3,374 (27%) $9,506 $8,707 $13,124 $13,124 $13,124
2018 $12,357 $4,740 (28%) $12,123 $15,939 $13,570 $15,647
2017 $17,097 $1,677 (11%) $16,062 $17,869 $19,968 $20,382 $20,382
2016 $15,420 $285 (2%) $15,884 $17,069 $18,100 $19,315 $19,315
2015 $15,135 $1,360 (10%) $14,922 $15,212 $17,515 $19,533 $19,533
2014 $13,775 -- $11,415 $18,905 $19,502 $19,529 $19,529

How does Aveda Institute-Provo's $11,992 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Utah colleges, that number is $11,723. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Aveda Institute-Des Moines logo Aveda Institute-Des Moines
West Des Moines IA
Private $15,521 29% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Aveda Institute-Provo 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, 49 of freshman students at Aveda Institute-Provo received on average $4,632 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.

$4,632
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 41 49% $4,632 $189,901
Other Federal Grant 41 49% $4,632 $189,901
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 41 49% $4,632 $189,901

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 64% of freshman students at Aveda Institute-Provo received $5,049 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,049
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 54 64% $5,049 $272,627
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 54 64% $5,049 $272,627

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.

$15,517
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

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

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 63

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 36 students

Master Aesthetician/Esthetician

Undergraduate Certificate 21 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Barbering/Barber

No graduate

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

No graduate

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 21

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 21 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 82 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 17 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 69 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

84.2%

Dropout Rate

Out of 82 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 10 students dropped out of the school.

12.2%

Transferred Out

Out of 82 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 3 students transferred out of the school.

3.7%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Aveda Institute-Provo is greatly skewed towards women students, with 98.6% of undergraduate students being women and 1.4% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 144, with 142 women and 2 men.

  • men 1.4% 2 students
  • women 98.6% 142 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 39% 56 students
  • 20-21 21% 30 students
  • 22-24 19% 27 students
  • 25-29 12% 17 students
  • 30-34 4% 6 students
  • 35-39 3% 4 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Aveda Institute-Provo 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)