Private For-Profit Institution West Des Moines, IA
Aveda Institute-Des Moines
College
Aveda Institute-Des Moines is a private for-profit smaller institution in West Des Moines, IA with an urban campus setting, with about 244 undergraduates, typical net price of $18,552 after grants, first-year retention of 88.6%, a graduation rate of about 87.5%, and median earnings of $35,130 six years after enrollment.
Key facts for Aveda Institute-Des Moines
Key rankings for Aveda Institute-Des Moines
Where Aveda Institute-Des Moines ranks among all institutions in the dataset (mixed types) nationwide on selected cost and outcome measures. Rank 1 is best on that measure (lowest cost or debt; highest earnings, retention, or graduation). These are single-measure standings, not Best Universities list placement.
#1,520 of 2,710
Net Price
#1,003 of 2,883
Earnings
#606 of 2,407
Retention
#424 of 2,747
Graduation
#728 of 2,514
Debt
What stands out at Aveda Institute-Des Moines
Aveda Institute-Des Moines in West Des Moines, IA is a college.
- Small city
- 244 undergraduates
Key figures
What stands out
Average net price after aid and six-year earnings sit on different sides of national medians for similar schools; read them together, not as a single score. Major choice and geography move earnings a lot.
Best Universities methodology explains how grades and ranked-list placements are calculated.
Student measures: Cost, completion, earnings, retention, and debt.
Institution context: Enrollment, demographics, faculty, setting, and admissions.
At a glance
Cost, outcomes & access at Aveda Institute-Des Moines
Two related measures side by side for a quick scan.
Net Price and Earnings
Retention and Graduation
Acceptance and Pell Grant Share
How Aveda Institute-Des Moines compares
Figures are for all institutions in the dataset (mixed types). State, region, and national columns use the middle value (median) for similar schools; retention uses averages for region and nation. Region shown: Plains (region 4).
Swipe sideways to compare state, region, and national figures.
| Measure | This school | State (IA) | Region | Nation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net price | $18,552Above national median | $17,730 | $16,635 | $17,258 |
| Earnings, 6 years | $35,130Below national median | $39,099 | $40,388 | $35,678 |
| Retention | 88.6%Above national median | 73.6% | 71.9% | 72.9% |
| Graduation | 87.5%Above national median | 64.7% | 56.3% | 58.2% |
| Acceptance rate | Not reported | 80.0% | 79.8% | 77.8% |
| Pell share | 41.4%Above national median | 33.9% | 33.9% | 39.9% |
| Median debt | $8,461Below national median | $14,745 | $15,338 | $13,621 |
| 3-year cohort default rate | 0.0%About the same | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Recent 3-year cohort default rates are near zero because of the federal student loan payment pause and are not useful for school-to-school comparison.
Campus & institution details for Aveda Institute-Des Moines
Campus overview
Undergraduate demographics
Share of undergraduates in each group. Gender and race or ethnicity are reported separately, so each set totals about 100%.
Confirm program details and current staffing on the college website.
Frequently asked questions about Aveda Institute-Des Moines
Common questions about Aveda Institute-Des Moines, answered with Best Universities cost and outcome figures. For how we rank schools, use the methodology link in the header; for deadlines and aid, rely on the college’s official site.
Where is Aveda Institute-Des Moines located?
Aveda Institute-Des Moines is located in West Des Moines, IA. If the college has more than one campus, confirm addresses and program locations on the school's official site or with the admissions office.
What kind of school is Aveda Institute-Des Moines?
Aveda Institute-Des Moines is a college. Best Universities groups similar schools this way so you can compare them fairly. Confirm program level (undergraduate vs graduate) on the college's site.
How much does it cost to attend Aveda Institute-Des Moines (tuition and net price)?
Average net price (typical annual cost after grant and scholarship aid for full-time, first-time undergraduates) is about $18,552. Your actual net price depends on income, residency, and aid.
What is Aveda Institute-Des Moines's acceptance rate?
An overall acceptance rate is not shown for Aveda Institute-Des Moines. That is common for open-admission colleges, specialized institutions, or when figures are suppressed. Contact admissions for program-specific requirements.
How large is Aveda Institute-Des Moines's undergraduate student body?
Undergraduate enrollment is about 244. Enrollment changes over time and may span multiple campuses depending on how the school reports.
What are completion and earnings outcomes for Aveda Institute-Des Moines?
Median earnings six years after entry at Aveda Institute-Des Moines are roughly $35,130. Outcomes vary widely by major, occupation, and region. About 87.5% of students graduate on time or soon after. Individual trajectories differ from these population-level measures.
How does Best Universities rank Aveda Institute-Des Moines?
Among similar schools nationwide, Aveda Institute-Des Moines stands as follows on selected measures: Average net price (#1,520 of 2,710); Median earnings, 6 years after entry (#1,003 of 2,883); First-year retention (#606 of 2,407); Graduation rate (#424 of 2,747); Median loan debt (#728 of 2,514). Those are single-measure ranks, not a single overall list place. See the methodology page for how Best Universities builds ranked lists.
Where should I go for admissions and official information about Aveda Institute-Des Moines?
For application deadlines, requirements, campus visits, and program lists, use Aveda Institute-Des Moines’s official website. Best Universities publishes cost and outcome figures for comparison; it does not replace the institution’s admissions or financial aid office.
All figures for Aveda Institute-Des Moines Expand to view
A fuller table of the figures Best Universities uses for this school. Useful if you are double-checking a number.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | Aveda Institute-Des Moines |
| Official website | avedainstitutedesmoines.com/ |
| City, state | West Des Moines, IA |
| School type | College |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 244 |
| Listed tuition (in-state) | Not reported |
| Listed tuition (out-of-state) | Not reported |
| Listed tuition (generic) | Not reported |
| Total cost of attendance | Not reported |
| Room and board (on campus) | Not reported |
| Average net price | $18,552 |
| Median earnings, 6 years after entry | $35,130 |
| Median earnings, 8 years after entry | $35,325 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $36,132 |
| Median loan debt | $8,461 |
| 3-year cohort default rate | 0.0% |
| First-year retention | 88.6% |
| Graduation rate (4-year programs) | Not reported |
| Graduation rate (shorter programs) | 87.5% |
| Acceptance rate | Not reported |
| SAT average | Not reported |
| ACT average | Not reported |
| Pell Grant share | 41.4% |
| Share with federal loans | 48.0% |
| Part-time enrollment share | 0.0% |
| Campus setting | Small city |
| Student–faculty ratio | 15 |
| Avg monthly faculty salary | Not reported |
| Full-time faculty share | Not reported |
| Online only | No |
| HBCU | No |
| SAT midpoint, Math | Not reported |
| SAT midpoint, Reading & Writing | Not reported |
| Share of undergraduates, women | 99.2% |
| Share of undergraduates, men | 0.8% |
| Share of undergraduates, Black | 5.3% |
| Share of undergraduates, Hispanic | 4.9% |
| Share of undergraduates, White | 56.1% |
| Share of undergraduates, Asian | 2.9% |
| Share of undergraduates, two or more races | 0.4% |
| Share of undergraduates, international | 0.0% |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | Not reported |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | Not reported |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | Not reported |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | Not reported |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | Not reported |
Sources for Aveda Institute-Des Moines
- About the federal data. U.S. Department of Education figures used for institutional characteristics, cost, admissions, enrollment, student outcomes, debt, and earnings on this page.
- Best Universities methodology. How grades and rankings are calculated.
Figures from the same school data Best Universities uses for rankings. Shortlist with them, then verify on the college’s official site.