Aveda Institute-Columbus campus
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Aveda Institute-Columbus

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 17 to 1
Students retention rate 79%
On-time graduation rate 7%

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

One of the notable aspects of Aveda Institute-Columbus 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-Columbus 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-Columbus is reported to be 7%, 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, Ohio state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 35% whereas the national average was 69%.

Aveda Institute-Columbus boasts an impressive student retention rate of 79% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 62% and 76%, respectively.


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

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Aveda Institute-Columbus 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-Columbus was $19,693. 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-Columbus net price calculator

$19,693

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

Ohio's average $12,095
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Aveda Institute-Columbus 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 $19,693 $160 $20,465
2021 $19,853 $1,751 (10%) $19,580 $20,673 $22,042 $24,465 $23,274
2020 $18,102 $821 (4%) $17,383 $18,508 $21,477 $23,271 $23,128
2019 $18,923 $234 (1%) $18,889 $20,386 $21,281 $24,210 $24,210
2018 $19,157 $1,092 (6%) $18,872 $19,339 $22,849 $23,538 $22,866
2017 $18,065 $105 $17,643 $19,237 $21,157 $22,528 $22,528
2016 $17,960 $1,342 (8%) $17,398 $18,285 $21,936 $22,093 $21,538
2015 $16,618 $4 $16,232 $17,791 $19,832 $20,861 $20,861
2014 $16,614 -- $16,613 $18,551 $19,771 $21,051 $21,051

How does Aveda Institute-Columbus's $19,693 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Ohio colleges, that number is $12,095. 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 21% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Aveda Institute-Columbus 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, 61 of freshman students at Aveda Institute-Columbus received on average $4,590 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.

$4,590
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 82 61% $4,315 $353,869
Other Federal Grant 82 61% $4,468 $366,356
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1 1% $10,000 $10,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 82 61% $4,590 $376,356

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 66% of freshman students at Aveda Institute-Columbus received $6,932 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,932
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 88 66% $6,932 $609,986
Private Loans 18 13% $11,329 $203,924
Total Loans 88 66% $9,249 $813,910

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.

$19,740
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

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

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 184

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 121 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 63 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 151 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 10 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 91 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

60.3%

Dropout Rate

Out of 151 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 59 students dropped out of the school.

39.1%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 1 students are still enrolled in the school.

0.7%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Aveda Institute-Columbus is greatly skewed towards women students, with 98.0% of undergraduate students being women and 2.0% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 255, with 250 women and 5 men.

  • men 2.0% 5 students
  • women 98.0% 250 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 20-21 22% 56 students
  • 22-24 21% 54 students
  • 25-29 21% 53 students
  • 18-19 17% 43 students
  • 30-34 11% 28 students
  • 35-39 4% 9 students
  • 40-49 4% 9 students
  • 50-64 0% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

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