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O'Briens Aveda Institute

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
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 28%

Located in Williston, Vermont, O'Briens Aveda Institute 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 O'Briens Aveda Institute 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.

O'Briens Aveda Institute 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 O'Briens Aveda Institute is reported to be 28%, 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, Vermont state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 69%.

O'Briens Aveda Institute 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 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 O'Briens Aveda Institute are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, 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

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 O'Briens Aveda Institute was $20,831. 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

O'Briens Aveda Institute net price calculator

$20,831

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

Vermont's average $19,331
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of O'Briens Aveda Institute 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 $20,831 $125 $17,823 $19,435 $21,439 $24,547 $24,804
2021 $20,706 $1,625 (7%) $19,984 $20,668 $24,913
2020 $22,331 $10,931 (96%) $22,846
2019 $11,400 $2,237 (16%) $13,193
2018 $13,637 $1,505 (12%) $12,316 $16,493 $17,446
2017 $12,132 $1,486 (14%) $12,381 $16,411
2016 $10,646 $1,239 (10%) $9,894 $15,034
2015 $11,885 $1,407 (13%) $10,836 $11,966 $14,496 $14,821
2014 $10,478 -- $8,823 $10,523 $11,733 $15,651

How does O'Briens Aveda Institute's $20,831 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Vermont colleges, that number is $19,331. 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 25% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by O'Briens Aveda Institute 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, 68 of freshman students at O'Briens Aveda Institute received on average $3,897 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.

$3,897
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 24 65% $3,636 $87,258
Other Federal Grant 24 65% $3,664 $87,937
State Grant/Scholarships 9 24% $944 $8,500
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1 3% $1,000 $1,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 25 68% $3,897 $97,437

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 78% of freshman students at O'Briens Aveda Institute received $6,057 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,057
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 29 78% $6,057 $175,662
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 29 78% $6,057 $175,662

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

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at O'Briens Aveda Institute sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 52

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 25 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 21 students

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 71 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 20 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 45 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

63.4%

Dropout Rate

Out of 71 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 25 students dropped out of the school.

35.2%

Transferred Out

Out of 71 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students transferred out of the school.

1.4%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at O'Briens Aveda Institute is greatly skewed towards women students, with 88.9% of undergraduate students being women and 11.1% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 45, with 40 women and 5 men.

  • men 11.1% 5 students
  • women 88.9% 40 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 24% 11 students
  • 25-29 18% 8 students
  • 22-24 16% 7 students
  • 30-34 13% 6 students
  • 20-21 11% 5 students
  • 40-49 9% 4 students
  • 35-39 2% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Educational Offerings

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