Aveda Institute-Denver (AID)
Private for-profit certificate school in Denver, CO that costs an average of $18,002 a year after financial aid and graduates 87% of full-time students.
Private for-profitLarge city280 undergraduates
Cost of AID
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $21,975 |
|---|---|
| Average net price after aid | $18,002 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $18,113 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $17,353 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,206 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $17,813 |
| $110,001+ | $21,975 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with AID's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 87% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 86% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $37,409 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $38,372 |
| Rank in Colorado (earnings) | 25th of 39 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $7,763 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $88 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 40% |
| Students with federal loans | 45% |
Majors and programs at AID
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 556 | $34,300 | $6,333 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | 22 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Colorado
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pima Medical Institute-Aurora | Aurora | $44,320 | — | $41,430 |
| IBMC College | Fort Collins | $29,950 | — | $39,558 |
| Concorde Career College-Aurora | Aurora | $18,238 | 90% | $46,710 |
| International Salon and Spa Academy | Colorado Springs | $26,909 | — | $27,343 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Denver | Lakewood | $23,359 | — | — |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs | $19,392 | — | $32,353 |
| Avalon Institute-Aurora | Aurora | $15,685 | — | $35,780 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs | $45,779 | — | $44,191 |
About AID
| Type | Private for-profit certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Denver, CO |
| Setting | Large city |
| Undergraduates | 280 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Accreditor | National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences |
| Website | avedainspiregreatness.com/denver-campus ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does AID cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $21,975 a year. After grants and scholarships the average student pays $18,002 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $18,113.
How much do AID graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $38,372 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 25th of 39 similar colleges in Colorado.
What is AID's graduation rate?
87% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 86% of first-year students return for a second year.