Aveda Institute-Portland campus
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Aveda Institute-Portland

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 92%
On-time graduation rate 60%

Located in Portland, Oregon, Aveda Institute-Portland is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Aveda Institute-Portland 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-Portland 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.

Aveda Institute-Portland boasts an impressive student retention rate of 92% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 67%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences
The most popular programs at Aveda Institute-Portland are Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist, Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design, Barbering/Barber. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

Barbering/Barber

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 62 of freshman students at Aveda Institute-Portland received on average $4,678 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.

$4,678
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 19 56% $4,532 $86,117
Other Federal Grant 20 59% $4,342 $86,839
State Grant/Scholarships 3 9% $2,300 $6,900
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 3 9% $1,500 $4,500
Total Grant & Scholarships 21 62% $4,678 $98,239

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Aveda Institute-Portland students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Aveda Institute-Portland students is 60.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 52.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 100.0%.

60.0%

  • white 66.7% 8 students
  • hispanic 60.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

Aveda Institute-Portland provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

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

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families