Aveda Institute-Portland Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Aveda Institute-Portland is a private for-profit trade school in Portland, Oregon, enrolling about 238 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 77.27% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $33,003 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,108 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 238 39.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 77.27%
- First-Generation Students: 39.2%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 45.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 342
Aveda Institute-Portland: what the data shows
Common questions about Aveda Institute-Portland, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Aveda Institute-Portland?
Aveda Institute-Portland is located in Portland, OR (ZIP 97209-3144).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Aveda Institute-Portland public or private?
Aveda Institute-Portland is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Aveda Institute-Portland cost?
Average net price after aid: $12,108.
How big is Aveda Institute-Portland?
Total enrollment: 238 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 342 students.
About 40% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Aveda Institute-Portland?
150%-time completion rate: 77.27%.
First-year retention: 100.0%.
What do graduates of Aveda Institute-Portland earn?
Median earnings: $29,329 six years after entry; $33,003 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,826.
43.34% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Aveda Institute-Portland known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (51 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (28 completions)
- Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design (14 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Aveda Institute-Portland a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 77.27%; median earnings $33,003 at 10 years; net price $12,108. 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-Portland was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,108
2024 Value
In 2024 Aveda Institute-Portland had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,108.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$48,432 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,108 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-Portland.
Financial Aid by Income Level
43.34% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
51.70% 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-Portland 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-Portland 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 | — | — | $12,313 |
| 2014 | — | — | $14,211 |
| 2015 | — | — | $16,983 |
| 2016 | — | — | $16,380 |
| 2017 | — | — | $12,004 |
| 2018 | — | — | $14,846 |
| 2019 | — | — | $14,659 |
| 2020 | — | — | $18,012 |
| 2021 | — | — | $14,677 |
| 2022 | — | — | $22,317 |
| 2023 | — | — | $12,108 |
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-Portland reported total enrollment of about 238 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 4% male and 96% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (73.1%), Two or More Races (11.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (7.6%). About 43.34% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 39.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
39.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Aveda Institute-Portland in 2024 is 238 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 342 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
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 73.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
77.27% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Aveda Institute-Portland 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: 2% male / 98% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 7% male / 93% female
- Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design: 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-Portland.
Return on Investment
$6,826 Median Student Debt
$33,003 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
20.68% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
581.43% Return on Investment
2.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Aveda Institute-Portland.
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: 51 completions
2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 28 completions
3. Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design: 14 completions
Most popular programs at Aveda Institute-Portland.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Aveda Institute-Portland graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Aveda Institute-Portland from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,288
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-Portland is a private for-profit institution located in Portland, OR. 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 238 students. Student body composition includes White (73.1%), Two or More Races (11.8%), Hispanic or Latino (7.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 77.27%. Approximately 43.34% of students receive Pell Grants. About 39.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Portland, OR 97209-3144
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Aveda Institute-Portland 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-Portland located?
Aveda Institute-Portland is located in Portland, OR.
How much does Aveda Institute-Portland cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $12,108 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Aveda Institute-Portland?
Aveda Institute-Portland reports undergraduate enrollment of about 342 students, White (73.1%), Two or More Races (11.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Aveda Institute-Portland?
About 39.2% of students at Aveda Institute-Portland are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Aveda Institute-Portland earn?
Median earnings are $29,329 six years after entry and $33,003 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Aveda Institute-Portland?
The 150%-time completion rate is 77.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Aveda Institute-Portland students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,826.
Is Aveda Institute-Portland public or private?
Aveda Institute-Portland is a private for-profit institution located in Portland, OR.
Is Aveda Institute-Portland an HBCU?
No. Aveda Institute-Portland is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Aveda Institute-Portland a tribal college?
No. Aveda Institute-Portland is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Aveda Institute-Portland a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Aveda Institute-Portland does not meet that proxy (reported share 7.6%).
Is Aveda Institute-Portland religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Aveda Institute-Portland 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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- Oregon colleges by ROI
- Oregon trade schools profile
- Portland, Oregon city profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
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- 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.