Cinta Aveda Institute Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Cinta Aveda Institute is a private for-profit trade school in San Francisco, California, enrolling about 117 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 61.70% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $34,937 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $18,204 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 117 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 61.70%
  • First-Generation Students: 42.4%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 25.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 164

Cinta Aveda Institute: what the data shows

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

Where is Cinta Aveda Institute?

Cinta Aveda Institute is located in San Francisco, CA (ZIP 94108-3204).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Cinta Aveda Institute public or private?

Cinta Aveda Institute is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Cinta Aveda Institute cost?

Average net price after aid: $18,204.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$14,277
$30,001–$48,000$20,168
$48,001–$75,000$20,168
$75,001–$110,000$20,168
$110,001+$20,168

How big is Cinta Aveda Institute?

Total enrollment: 117 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 164 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Cinta Aveda Institute?

150%-time completion rate: 61.70%.

First-year retention: 91.8%.

What do graduates of Cinta Aveda Institute earn?

Median earnings: $23,292 six years after entry; $34,937 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

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

44.77% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Cinta Aveda Institute known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Cinta Aveda Institute a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 61.70%; median earnings $34,937 at 10 years; net price $18,204. 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 Cinta Aveda Institute was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$18,204
2024 Value

In 2024 Cinta Aveda Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,204.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$72,816 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$18,204 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 Cinta Aveda Institute.

Financial Aid by Income Level

44.77% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40.70% 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 Cinta Aveda Institute 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 Cinta Aveda Institute 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——$14,932
2014——$17,265
2015——$21,187
2016——$19,974
2017——$18,770
2018——$18,149
2019——$20,327
2020——$20,242
2021——$20,106
2022——$14,534
2023——$10,821

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

Cinta Aveda Institute reported total enrollment of about 117 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 26% male and 74% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (30.8%), White (22.2%), and Black or African American (21.4%). About 44.77% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.4% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Cinta Aveda Institute in 2024 is 117 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 164 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

91.8%
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 Hispanic or Latino at 30.8%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

34.04% 100% Completion Time

61.70% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 34.04% of students graduating from Cinta Aveda Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist: 3% male / 97% female
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 8% male / 92% female
  • Barbering/Barber: 71% male / 29% 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: Hispanic or Latino.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Cinta Aveda Institute.

Return on Investment

$6,333 Median Student Debt

$34,937 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

18.13% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

379.80% Return on Investment

1.8 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Cinta Aveda Institute.

Top Programs by Completions

3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist: 87 completions

2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 26 completions

3. Barbering/Barber: 7 completions

Most popular programs at Cinta Aveda Institute.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Cinta Aveda Institute graduates.

Operations

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

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,858

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Cinta Aveda Institute is a private for-profit institution located in San Francisco, CA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Barbering/Barber. Enrollment is approximately 117 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (30.8%), White (22.2%), Black or African American (21.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 61.70%. Approximately 44.77% of students receive Pell Grants. About 42.4% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

San Francisco, CA 94108-3204

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Cinta Aveda Institute 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 Cinta Aveda Institute located?

Cinta Aveda Institute is located in San Francisco, CA.

How much does Cinta Aveda Institute cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $18,204 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Cinta Aveda Institute?

Cinta Aveda Institute reports undergraduate enrollment of about 164 students, Hispanic or Latino (30.8%), White (22.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Cinta Aveda Institute?

About 42.4% of students at Cinta Aveda Institute are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Cinta Aveda Institute earn?

Median earnings are $23,292 six years after entry and $34,937 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Cinta Aveda Institute?

The 150%-time completion rate is 61.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Cinta Aveda Institute students have?

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

Is Cinta Aveda Institute public or private?

Cinta Aveda Institute is a private for-profit institution located in San Francisco, CA.

Is Cinta Aveda Institute an HBCU?

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

Is Cinta Aveda Institute a tribal college?

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

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

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Cinta Aveda Institute reports 30.8% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Cinta Aveda Institute religiously affiliated?

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

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • California trade schools profile
  • San Francisco, California city profile
  • Far West regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in California

    • 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.