Aveda Institute-Denver Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Aveda Institute-Denver is a private for-profit trade school in Denver, Colorado, enrolling about 280 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 83.52% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $38,020 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $20,167 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 280 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 83.52%
  • First-Generation Students: 41.7%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 0.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 442

Aveda Institute-Denver: what the data shows

Common questions about Aveda Institute-Denver, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Aveda Institute-Denver?

Aveda Institute-Denver is located in Denver, CO (ZIP 80204).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Aveda Institute-Denver public or private?

Aveda Institute-Denver is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Aveda Institute-Denver cost?

Average net price after aid: $20,167.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$17,523
$30,001–$48,000$20,002
$48,001–$75,000$18,992
$75,001–$110,000$22,738
$110,001+$23,384

How big is Aveda Institute-Denver?

Total enrollment: 280 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 442 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Aveda Institute-Denver?

150%-time completion rate: 83.52%.

First-year retention: 86.2%.

What do graduates of Aveda Institute-Denver earn?

Median earnings: $31,196 six years after entry; $38,020 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,829.

31.65% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Aveda Institute-Denver known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Aveda Institute-Denver a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 83.52%; median earnings $38,020 at 10 years; net price $20,167. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Aveda Institute-Denver was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$20,167
2024 Value

In 2024 Aveda Institute-Denver had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,167.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$80,668 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$20,167 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for Aveda Institute-Denver.

Financial Aid by Income Level

31.65% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

42.91% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Aveda Institute-Denver was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Aveda Institute-Denver in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013——$11,561
2014——$9,931
2015——$13,710
2016——$13,925
2017——$16,344
2018——$17,289
2019——$17,921
2020——$21,120
2021——$19,957
2022——$21,544
2023——$21,431

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Aveda Institute-Denver reported total enrollment of about 280 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 7% male and 93% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (57.1%), Hispanic or Latino (27.1%), and Two or More Races (8.6%). About 31.65% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 41.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Aveda Institute-Denver in 2024 is 280 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 442 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

86.2%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 57.1%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

11.17% 100% Completion Time

83.52% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 11.17% of students graduating from Aveda Institute-Denver completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 1% male / 99% female
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 5% male / 95% female
  • Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design: 6% male / 94% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Aveda Institute-Denver.

Return on Investment

$9,829 Median Student Debt

$38,020 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

25.85% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

371.31% Return on Investment

2.6 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Aveda Institute-Denver.

Top Programs by Completions

5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 124 completions

2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 103 completions

3. Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design: 17 completions

4. Barbering/Barber: 15 completions

5. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 10 completions

Most popular programs at Aveda Institute-Denver.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Aveda Institute-Denver graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Aveda Institute-Denver from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,680

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Aveda Institute-Denver is a private for-profit institution located in Denver, CO. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design. Enrollment is approximately 280 students. Student body composition includes White (57.1%), Hispanic or Latino (27.1%), Two or More Races (8.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 83.52%. Approximately 31.65% of students receive Pell Grants. About 41.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Denver, CO 80204

Region: Rocky Mountains

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 83.52% graduation rate, Aveda Institute-Denver demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Aveda Institute-Denver located?

Aveda Institute-Denver is located in Denver, CO.

How much does Aveda Institute-Denver cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $20,167 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Aveda Institute-Denver?

Aveda Institute-Denver reports undergraduate enrollment of about 442 students, White (57.1%), Hispanic or Latino (27.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Aveda Institute-Denver?

About 41.7% of students at Aveda Institute-Denver are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Aveda Institute-Denver earn?

Median earnings are $31,196 six years after entry and $38,020 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Aveda Institute-Denver?

The 150%-time completion rate is 83.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Aveda Institute-Denver students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,829.

Is Aveda Institute-Denver public or private?

Aveda Institute-Denver is a private for-profit institution located in Denver, CO.

Is Aveda Institute-Denver an HBCU?

No. Aveda Institute-Denver is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Aveda Institute-Denver a tribal college?

No. Aveda Institute-Denver is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Aveda Institute-Denver a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Aveda Institute-Denver reports 27.1% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Aveda Institute-Denver religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Aveda Institute-Denver in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Colorado trade schools profile
  • Denver, Colorado city profile
  • Rocky Mountains regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Colorado

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.