O'Briens Aveda Institute Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
O'Briens Aveda Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Williston, Vermont, enrolling about 80 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 66.67% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include White (83.8%) and Black or African American (5.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $28,304 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 80 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 66.67%
- First-Generation Students: 54.9%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 1.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 187
O'Briens Aveda Institute: what the data shows
Common questions about O'Briens Aveda Institute, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is O'Briens Aveda Institute?
O'Briens Aveda Institute is located in Williston, VT (ZIP 05495).
NCES locale classification: Rural distant.
Is O'Briens Aveda Institute public or private?
O'Briens Aveda Institute is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does O'Briens Aveda Institute cost?
Average net price after aid: $28,304.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $25,355 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $27,622 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $28,623 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $31,562 |
| $110,001+ | $35,186 |
How big is O'Briens Aveda Institute?
Total enrollment: 80 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 187 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at O'Briens Aveda Institute?
150%-time completion rate: 66.67%.
First-year retention: 88.0%.
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,333.
33.89% of students receive Pell grants.
What is O'Briens Aveda Institute known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (38 completions)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (35 completions)
- Real Estate Development (17 completions)
- Barbering/Barber (15 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is O'Briens Aveda Institute a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 66.67%; net price $28,304. 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 O'Briens Aveda Institute was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$28,304
2024 Value
In 2024 O'Briens Aveda Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,304.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$113,216 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$28,304 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 O'Briens Aveda Institute.
Financial Aid by Income Level
33.89% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
13.33% 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 O'Briens 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 O'Briens 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 | — | — | $10,700 |
| 2014 | — | — | $11,658 |
| 2015 | — | — | $11,322 |
| 2016 | — | — | $13,389 |
| 2017 | — | — | $13,632 |
| 2018 | — | — | $13,161 |
| 2019 | — | — | $14,808 |
| 2020 | — | — | $12,506 |
| 2021 | — | — | $21,029 |
| 2022 | — | — | $25,036 |
| 2023 | — | — | $25,367 |
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
O'Briens Aveda Institute reported total enrollment of about 80 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 10% male and 90% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (83.8%), Black or African American (5.0%), and Asian (5.0%). About 33.89% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 54.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at O'Briens Aveda Institute in 2024 is 80 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 187 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
88.0%
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 83.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
6.67% 100% Completion Time
66.67% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 6.67% of students graduating from O'Briens Aveda Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 3% male / 97% female
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 0% male / 100% female
- Real Estate Development: 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 O'Briens Aveda Institute.
Return on Investment
$6,333 Median Student Debt
Financial value analysis for O'Briens Aveda Institute.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 38 completions
2. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 35 completions
3. Real Estate Development: 17 completions
4. Barbering/Barber: 15 completions
Most popular programs at O'Briens Aveda Institute.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for O'Briens Aveda Institute graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for O'Briens Aveda Institute from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,528
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
O'Briens Aveda Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Williston, VT. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Real Estate Development. Enrollment is approximately 80 students. Student body composition includes White (83.8%), Black or African American (5.0%), Asian (5.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 66.67%. Approximately 33.89% of students receive Pell Grants. About 54.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Williston, VT 05495
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
O'Briens 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 O'Briens Aveda Institute located?
O'Briens Aveda Institute is located in Williston, VT.
How much does O'Briens Aveda Institute cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $28,304 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at O'Briens Aveda Institute?
O'Briens Aveda Institute reports undergraduate enrollment of about 187 students, White (83.8%), Black or African American (5.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend O'Briens Aveda Institute?
About 54.9% of students at O'Briens Aveda Institute are first-generation college students.
What is the graduation rate at O'Briens Aveda Institute?
The 150%-time completion rate is 66.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do O'Briens Aveda Institute students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,333.
Is O'Briens Aveda Institute public or private?
O'Briens Aveda Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Williston, VT.
Is O'Briens Aveda Institute an HBCU?
No. O'Briens Aveda Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is O'Briens Aveda Institute a tribal college?
No. O'Briens Aveda Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is O'Briens Aveda Institute a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, O'Briens Aveda Institute does not meet that proxy (reported share 1.2%).
Is O'Briens Aveda Institute religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for O'Briens Aveda Institute 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
- Vermont college costs
- Vermont colleges by ROI
- Vermont trade schools profile
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Vermont
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.