Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill campus
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Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 18%

Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill 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-Chapel Hill 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 Institute-Chapel Hill is reported to be 18%, 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, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill is 75% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in North Carolina is 80%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. 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

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-Chapel Hill was $17,328. 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-Chapel Hill net price calculator

$17,328

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

North Carolina's average $12,201
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill 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 $17,328 $1,379 (9%) $18,369
2021 $15,949 $686 (4%) $15,768 $17,203 $19,917 $19,337 $20,012
2020 $16,635 $339 (2%) $16,261 $17,959 $19,075 $22,015 $21,765
2019 $16,974 $1,444 (8%) $17,028 $17,228 $20,055 $21,537 $21,013
2018 $18,418 $2,250 (14%) $17,409 $18,692 $19,606 $21,950 $22,626
2017 $16,168 $224 (1%) $15,437 $16,142 $19,092 $20,266 $20,223
2016 $16,392 $87 $16,751 $15,702 $18,616 $19,697 $20,106
2015 $16,479 $567 (4%) $15,893 $17,597 $19,034 $19,893 $20,143
2014 $15,912 -- $15,241 $16,813 $18,930 $20,063 $20,063

How does Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill's $17,328 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for North Carolina colleges, that number is $12,201. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
La Belle Beauty School logo La Belle Beauty School
Hialeah FL
Private $13,749 21% Cheaper
Aveda Institute-Des Moines logo Aveda Institute-Des Moines
West Des Moines IA
Private $15,521 10% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill 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, 70 of freshman students at Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill received on average $4,562 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.

$4,562
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 127 70% $4,392 $557,815
Other Federal Grant 127 70% $4,484 $569,425
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1 1% $10,000 $10,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 127 70% $4,562 $579,425

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 81% of freshman students at Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill received $6,835 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,835
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 146 81% $6,835 $997,973
Private Loans 22 12% $9,267 $203,869
Total Loans 146 81% $8,232 $1,201,842

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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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.

$19,495
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

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

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 181

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 112 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 69 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 120 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 21 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 95 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

79.2%

Dropout Rate

Out of 120 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 25 students dropped out of the school.

20.8%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill is greatly skewed towards women students, with 97.7% of undergraduate students being women and 2.3% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 217, with 212 women and 5 men.

  • men 2.3% 5 students
  • women 97.7% 212 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 26% 56 students
  • 22-24 25% 55 students
  • 20-21 22% 47 students
  • 25-29 17% 36 students
  • 30-34 6% 13 students
  • 35-39 4% 8 students
  • 40-49 1% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

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