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Douglas J Aveda Institute

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 84%
On-time graduation rate 79%

Located in East Lansing, Michigan, Douglas J Aveda Institute is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Douglas J Aveda Institute 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.

Douglas J Aveda Institute 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.

Douglas J Aveda Institute boasts an impressive student retention rate of 84% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 67%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences
The most popular programs at Douglas J Aveda Institute are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, 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.

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Barbering/Barber

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 52 of freshman students at Douglas J Aveda Institute received on average $4,617 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.

$4,617
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 177 51% $4,496 $795,838
Other Federal Grant 177 51% $4,496 $795,838
State Grant/Scholarships 1 0% $4,000 $4,000
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 10 3% $3,585 $35,850
Total Grant & Scholarships 181 52% $4,617 $835,688

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Douglas J Aveda Institute 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 Douglas J Aveda Institute students is 79.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 78.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 85.7%.

79.0%

  • asian 100.0% 2 students
  • African American 75.0% 27 students
  • white 81.0% 192 students
  • unknown 75.0% 6 students
  • hispanic 73.1% 19 students
  • Mixed Race 58.3% 7 students

Service Offerings

Douglas J Aveda Institute provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

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