Avalon Institute-Mesa Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Avalon Institute-Mesa is a private for-profit trade school in Mesa, Arizona, enrolling about 298 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 84.14% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $30,803 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $18,972 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 298 48.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 84.14%
- First-Generation Students: 48.9%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 2.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 515
Avalon Institute-Mesa: what the data shows
Common questions about Avalon Institute-Mesa, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Avalon Institute-Mesa?
Avalon Institute-Mesa is located in Mesa, AZ (ZIP 85210).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Avalon Institute-Mesa public or private?
Avalon Institute-Mesa is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Avalon Institute-Mesa cost?
Average net price after aid: $18,972.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $19,123 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,379 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,036 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $18,540 |
How big is Avalon Institute-Mesa?
Total enrollment: 298 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 515 students.
About 49% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Avalon Institute-Mesa?
150%-time completion rate: 84.14%.
First-year retention: 86.0%.
What do graduates of Avalon Institute-Mesa earn?
Median earnings: $29,562 six years after entry; $30,803 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,332.
45.04% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Avalon Institute-Mesa known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (181 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (111 completions)
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor (8 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Avalon Institute-Mesa a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 84.14%; median earnings $30,803 at 10 years; net price $18,972. 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 Avalon Institute-Mesa was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$18,972
2024 Value
In 2024 Avalon Institute-Mesa had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,972.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$75,888 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$18,972 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 Avalon Institute-Mesa.
Financial Aid by Income Level
45.04% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
64.18% 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 Avalon Institute-Mesa 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 Avalon Institute-Mesa 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 | — | — | $11,591 |
| 2014 | — | — | $12,008 |
| 2015 | — | — | $11,965 |
| 2016 | — | — | $12,975 |
| 2017 | — | — | $13,682 |
| 2018 | — | — | $12,674 |
| 2019 | — | — | $15,914 |
| 2020 | — | — | $16,397 |
| 2021 | — | — | $17,354 |
| 2022 | — | — | $17,347 |
| 2023 | — | — | $16,847 |
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
Avalon Institute-Mesa reported total enrollment of about 298 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 3% male and 97% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (41.9%), Hispanic or Latino (30.9%), and Two or More Races (9.7%). About 45.04% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
48.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Avalon Institute-Mesa in 2024 is 298 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 515 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
86.0%
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 41.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
67.59% 100% Completion Time
84.14% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 67.59% of students graduating from Avalon Institute-Mesa 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: 0% male / 100% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 4% male / 96% female
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 25% male / 75% 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 Avalon Institute-Mesa.
Return on Investment
$6,332 Median Student Debt
$30,803 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
20.56% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
305.90% Return on Investment
2.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Avalon Institute-Mesa.
Top Programs by Completions
3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 181 completions
2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 111 completions
3. Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 8 completions
Most popular programs at Avalon Institute-Mesa.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Avalon Institute-Mesa graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Avalon Institute-Mesa from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,047
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Avalon Institute-Mesa is a private for-profit institution located in Mesa, AZ. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. Enrollment is approximately 298 students. Student body composition includes White (41.9%), Hispanic or Latino (30.9%), Two or More Races (9.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 84.14%. Approximately 45.04% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Mesa, AZ 85210
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 84.14% graduation rate, Avalon Institute-Mesa 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 Avalon Institute-Mesa located?
Avalon Institute-Mesa is located in Mesa, AZ.
How much does Avalon Institute-Mesa cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $18,972 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Avalon Institute-Mesa?
Avalon Institute-Mesa reports undergraduate enrollment of about 515 students, White (41.9%), Hispanic or Latino (30.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Avalon Institute-Mesa?
About 48.9% of students at Avalon Institute-Mesa are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Avalon Institute-Mesa earn?
Median earnings are $29,562 six years after entry and $30,803 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Avalon Institute-Mesa?
The 150%-time completion rate is 84.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Avalon Institute-Mesa students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,332.
Is Avalon Institute-Mesa public or private?
Avalon Institute-Mesa is a private for-profit institution located in Mesa, AZ.
Is Avalon Institute-Mesa an HBCU?
No. Avalon Institute-Mesa is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Avalon Institute-Mesa a tribal college?
No. Avalon Institute-Mesa is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Avalon Institute-Mesa a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Avalon Institute-Mesa reports 30.9% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Avalon Institute-Mesa religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Avalon Institute-Mesa in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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- Arizona colleges by ROI
- Arizona trade schools profile
- Mesa, Arizona city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
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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.