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Aveda Institute-Chicago

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

Located in Chicago, Illinois, Aveda Institute-Chicago is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Aveda Institute-Chicago 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-Chicago 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.

Aveda Institute-Chicago boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% 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-Chicago 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-Chicago was $24,667. 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-Chicago net price calculator

$24,667

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

Illinois's average $13,084
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Aveda Institute-Chicago 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 $24,667 $1,158 (5%) $23,914 $28,434 $30,129
2021 $23,509 $373 (2%) $23,175 $24,025 $27,972 $28,995
2020 $23,882 $4,133 (21%) $24,077 $22,815 $25,332 $28,910
2019 $19,749 $337 (2%) $20,143 $19,132 $21,613 $22,113 $22,113
2018 $20,086 $502 (2%) $21,423 $22,972 $21,222 $25,305 $25,305
2017 $20,588 $1,890 (10%) $20,400 $21,187 $23,856 $23,914 $24,867
2016 $18,698 $883 (5%) $19,752 $19,482 $21,517 $21,279 $22,129
2015 $19,581 $1,874 (11%) $20,799 $22,549 $20,555 $22,708 $20,248
2014 $17,707 -- $18,289 $17,626 $20,284 $19,313 $17,905

How does Aveda Institute-Chicago's $24,667 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Illinois colleges, that number is $13,084. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Pivot Point Academy logo Pivot Point Academy
Bloomingdale IL
Private $11,139 55% Cheaper
Aveda Institute-Des Moines logo Aveda Institute-Des Moines
West Des Moines IA
Private $15,521 37% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Aveda Institute-Chicago 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, 67 of freshman students at Aveda Institute-Chicago received on average $5,134 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.

$5,134
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 10 67% $5,134 $51,338
Other Federal Grant 10 67% $5,134 $51,338
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 10 67% $5,134 $51,338

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 73% of freshman students at Aveda Institute-Chicago received $11,364 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,364
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 11 73% $11,364 $125,000
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 11 73% $11,364 $125,000

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.

$15,475
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

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

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 105

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 58 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 47 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 39 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 0 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 31 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

79.5%

Dropout Rate

Out of 39 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 8 students dropped out of the school.

20.5%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Aveda Institute-Chicago is greatly skewed towards women students, with 94.9% of undergraduate students being women and 5.1% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 117, with 111 women and 6 men.

  • men 5.1% 6 students
  • women 94.9% 111 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 22-24 26% 31 students
  • 25-29 24% 28 students
  • 20-21 20% 23 students
  • 18-19 18% 21 students
  • 30-34 6% 7 students
  • 40-49 3% 3 students
  • 35-39 2% 2 students
  • 50-64 2% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

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