Aveda Institute-New Mexico campus
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Aveda Institute-New Mexico

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 93%
On-time graduation rate 5%

Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Aveda Institute-New Mexico is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Aveda Institute-New Mexico is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Aveda Institute-New Mexico is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Aveda Institute-New Mexico is reported to be 5%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, New Mexico state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 36% whereas the national average was 69%.

Aveda Institute-New Mexico boasts an impressive student retention rate of 93% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 58% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Aveda Institute-New Mexico are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Aveda Institute-New Mexico was $17,168. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Aveda Institute-New Mexico net price calculator

$17,168

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in New Mexico and nationwide.

New Mexico's average $10,477
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Aveda Institute-New Mexico for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $17,168 $1,700 (11%) $16,448 $16,447 $18,842 $19,143 $20,273
2021 $15,468 $2,040 (15%) $14,592 $16,609 $16,926 $20,171 $20,440
2020 $13,428 $1,563 (10%) $13,694 $13,848 $17,400 $19,028 $19,027
2019 $14,991 $282 (2%) $13,295 $12,553 $16,804 $18,006 $18,006
2018 $14,709 $965 (6%) $14,440 $15,366 $16,178 $18,419 $18,419
2017 $15,674 $2,786 (22%) $13,902 $14,193 $17,264 $18,319 $18,627
2016 $12,888 $2,595 (25%) $11,679 $11,764 $14,869 $14,566 $14,566
2015 $10,293 $1,270 (11%) $9,768 $11,783 $15,413 $15,413
2014 $11,563 -- $11,596 $11,771 $13,959 $16,116 $16,116

How does Aveda Institute-New Mexico's $17,168 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for New Mexico colleges, that number is $10,477. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Aveda Institute-Des Moines logo Aveda Institute-Des Moines
West Des Moines IA
Private $15,521 10% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Aveda Institute-New Mexico during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 52 of freshman students at Aveda Institute-New Mexico received on average $3,272 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,272
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 43 52% $3,272 $140,680
Other Federal Grant 43 52% $3,272 $140,680
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 43 52% $3,272 $140,680

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 59% of freshman students at Aveda Institute-New Mexico received $6,508 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,508
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 48 59% $6,508 $312,379
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 48 59% $6,508 $312,379

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

NO DATA

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Aveda Institute-New Mexico sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 70

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 37 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 33 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 40 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 33 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

82.5%

Dropout Rate

Out of 40 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 7 students dropped out of the school.

17.5%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Aveda Institute-New Mexico is greatly skewed towards women students, with 93.3% of undergraduate students being women and 6.7% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 105, with 98 women and 7 men.

  • men 6.7% 7 students
  • women 93.3% 98 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 20-21 33% 34 students
  • 18-19 24% 25 students
  • 22-24 17% 17 students
  • 25-29 13% 13 students
  • 30-34 7% 7 students
  • 40-49 5% 5 students
  • 35-39 1% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Aveda Institute-New Mexico provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Aveda Institute-New Mexico offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)