Aveda Institute-Columbus Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Aveda Institute-Columbus is a private for-profit trade school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling about 290 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 74.12% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $30,231 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,800 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 290 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 74.12%
- First-Generation Students: 42.6%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 10.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 491
Aveda Institute-Columbus: what the data shows
Common questions about Aveda Institute-Columbus, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Aveda Institute-Columbus?
Aveda Institute-Columbus is located in Columbus, OH (ZIP 43214).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Aveda Institute-Columbus public or private?
Aveda Institute-Columbus is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Aveda Institute-Columbus cost?
Average net price after aid: $20,800.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $19,125 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,979 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $22,460 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $26,656 |
| $110,001+ | $26,656 |
How big is Aveda Institute-Columbus?
Total enrollment: 290 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 491 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Aveda Institute-Columbus?
150%-time completion rate: 74.12%.
First-year retention: 86.7%.
What do graduates of Aveda Institute-Columbus earn?
Median earnings: $24,063 six years after entry; $30,231 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,333.
53.00% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Aveda Institute-Columbus known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (149 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (73 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Aveda Institute-Columbus a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 74.12%; median earnings $30,231 at 10 years; net price $20,800. 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-Columbus was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,800
2024 Value
In 2024 Aveda Institute-Columbus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,800.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$83,200 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,800 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-Columbus.
Financial Aid by Income Level
53.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
57.83% 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-Columbus 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-Columbus 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 | — | — | $16,905 |
| 2014 | — | — | $17,668 |
| 2015 | — | — | $18,789 |
| 2016 | — | — | $19,242 |
| 2017 | — | — | $20,723 |
| 2018 | — | — | $20,656 |
| 2019 | — | — | $19,045 |
| 2020 | — | — | $20,955 |
| 2021 | — | — | $20,465 |
| 2022 | — | — | $21,781 |
| 2023 | — | — | $19,538 |
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-Columbus reported total enrollment of about 290 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 3% male and 97% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (48.6%), Black or African American (29.3%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (20.3%). About 53.00% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Aveda Institute-Columbus in 2024 is 290 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 491 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
86.7%
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 48.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
1.18% 100% Completion Time
74.12% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 1.18% of students graduating from Aveda Institute-Columbus 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: 1% male / 99% 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-Columbus.
Return on Investment
$6,333 Median Student Debt
$30,231 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
20.95% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
263.35% Return on Investment
2.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Aveda Institute-Columbus.
Top Programs by Completions
2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 149 completions
2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 73 completions
Most popular programs at Aveda Institute-Columbus.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Aveda Institute-Columbus graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Aveda Institute-Columbus from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,304
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-Columbus is a private for-profit institution located in Columbus, OH. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Enrollment is approximately 290 students. Student body composition includes White (48.6%), Black or African American (29.3%), Race/ethnicity unknown (20.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 74.12%. Approximately 53.00% of students receive Pell Grants. About 42.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Columbus, OH 43214
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Aveda Institute-Columbus provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Aveda Institute-Columbus located?
Aveda Institute-Columbus is located in Columbus, OH.
How much does Aveda Institute-Columbus cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $20,800 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Aveda Institute-Columbus?
Aveda Institute-Columbus reports undergraduate enrollment of about 491 students, White (48.6%), Black or African American (29.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Aveda Institute-Columbus?
About 42.6% of students at Aveda Institute-Columbus are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Aveda Institute-Columbus earn?
Median earnings are $24,063 six years after entry and $30,231 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Aveda Institute-Columbus?
The 150%-time completion rate is 74.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Aveda Institute-Columbus students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,333.
Is Aveda Institute-Columbus public or private?
Aveda Institute-Columbus is a private for-profit institution located in Columbus, OH.
Is Aveda Institute-Columbus an HBCU?
No. Aveda Institute-Columbus is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Aveda Institute-Columbus a tribal college?
No. Aveda Institute-Columbus is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Aveda Institute-Columbus a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Aveda Institute-Columbus does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.7%).
Is Aveda Institute-Columbus religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Aveda Institute-Columbus 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
- Related geography & profiles
- Ohio college costs
- Ohio colleges by ROI
- Ohio trade schools profile
- Columbus, Ohio city profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Ohio
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.