Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill Tuition & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill is a private for-profit trade school in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, enrolling about 198 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 81.82% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $26,873 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $20,736 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 198 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 81.82%
  • First-Generation Students: 33.4%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 3.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 316

Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill: what the data shows

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

Where is Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill?

Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, NC (ZIP 27514-7001).

NCES locale classification: Town.

Is Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill public or private?

Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill cost?

Average net price after aid: $20,736.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$18,201
$30,001–$48,000$18,876
$48,001–$75,000$20,168
$75,001–$110,000$24,431
$110,001+$23,988

How big is Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill?

Total enrollment: 198 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 316 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill?

150%-time completion rate: 81.82%.

First-year retention: 82.1%.

What do graduates of Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill earn?

Median earnings: $29,178 six years after entry; $26,873 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,333.

45.27% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 81.82%; median earnings $26,873 at 10 years; net price $20,736. 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-Chapel Hill was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$20,736
2024 Value

In 2024 Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,736.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$82,944 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$20,736 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-Chapel Hill.

Financial Aid by Income Level

45.27% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

48.65% 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-Chapel Hill 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-Chapel Hill 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——$15,838
2014——$17,248
2015——$17,869
2016——$17,194
2017——$18,959
2018——$18,209
2019——$18,031
2020——$17,277
2021——$18,369
2022——$21,966
2023——$21,152

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-Chapel Hill reported total enrollment of about 198 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 3% male and 97% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (54.5%), Black or African American (23.7%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (13.6%). About 45.27% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 33.4% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill in 2024 is 198 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 316 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

82.1%
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 54.5%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

1.82% 100% Completion Time

81.82% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 1.82% of students graduating from Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill 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: 3% male / 97% female
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 0% male / 100% 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-Chapel Hill.

Return on Investment

$6,333 Median Student Debt

$26,873 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

23.57% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

223.99% Return on Investment

2.4 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill.

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: 92 completions

2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 59 completions

3. Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 1 completions

Most popular programs at Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill graduates.

Operations

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

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,056

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-Chapel Hill is a private for-profit institution located in Chapel Hill, NC. 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 198 students. Student body composition includes White (54.5%), Black or African American (23.7%), Race/ethnicity unknown (13.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 81.82%. Approximately 45.27% of students receive Pell Grants. About 33.4% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Chapel Hill, NC 27514-7001

Region: Southeast

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 81.82% graduation rate, Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill 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-Chapel Hill located?

Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, NC.

How much does Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $20,736 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill?

Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill reports undergraduate enrollment of about 316 students, White (54.5%), Black or African American (23.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill?

About 33.4% of students at Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill earn?

Median earnings are $29,178 six years after entry and $26,873 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill?

The 150%-time completion rate is 81.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,333.

Is Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill public or private?

Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill is a private for-profit institution located in Chapel Hill, NC.

Is Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill an HBCU?

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

Is Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill a tribal college?

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

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

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.6%).

Is Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill religiously affiliated?

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

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • North Carolina trade schools profile
  • Southeast regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in North Carolina

    • 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.