Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Seattle (GMAI)
Private for-profit certificate school in Seattle, WA that costs an average of $20,146 a year after financial aid and graduates 53% of full-time students.
Private for-profitLarge city154 undergraduates
Cost of GMAI
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $27,062 |
|---|---|
| Average net price after aid | $20,146 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $20,146 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with GMAI's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 53% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 75% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $42,367 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $42,526 |
| Rank in Washington (earnings) | 14th of 25 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $7,917 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $90 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 39% |
| Students with federal loans | 45% |
Majors and programs at GMAI
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 234 | $39,239 | $7,916 |
Similar colleges in Washington
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Mitchell the School-Federal Way | Federal Way | $12,404 | — | $40,445 |
| International Beauty Education Center | Spokane | $16,842 | — | — |
| Summit Salon Academy | Tacoma | $15,147 | — | $38,146 |
| Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Shoreline | Shoreline | $18,781 | — | $39,974 |
| Divers Institute of Technology | Seattle | $37,767 | — | $65,549 |
| Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy | Yakima | $27,665 | — | — |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Richland | Richland | $26,484 | — | $32,950 |
| Centralia Beauty College | Centralia | $11,611 | — | — |
About GMAI
| Type | Private for-profit certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Seattle, WA |
| Setting | Large city |
| Undergraduates | 154 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 20 to 1 |
| Accreditor | National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences |
| Website | avedaarts.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does GMAI cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $27,062 a year. After grants and scholarships the average student pays $20,146 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $20,146.
How much do GMAI graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $42,526 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 14th of 25 similar colleges in Washington.
What is GMAI's graduation rate?
53% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 75% of first-year students return for a second year.