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Private for-profit, 2-Year
West Des Moines, IA

Aveda Institute-Des Moines

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in IA. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$21,100

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

98.5%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$36,132

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Aveda Institute-Des Moines is a distinguished Private for-profit, 2-Year institution located in West Des Moines, IA. With a competitive tuition profile of $21,100, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 98.5% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$42,200

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

6.9 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$6,132

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$19,120

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$80,440

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Aveda Institute-Des Moines is $8,461.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
99.4%
0.6%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Unknown
49.7%
White
40.8%
Hispanic
5.0%
Black
2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.7%
Two or more
0.6%
Asian
0.0%
International
0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$21,100

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$12,249
$30k - $48k$11,270
$48k - $75k$17,096
$75k+$16,395

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$8,461
Pell Grant Recipients31.5%
Using Federal Loans40.9%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment58.3%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Federal Grant$5,701
Avg. Pell Grant$5,701
Students Receiving Grants46.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

83.3%

Success

98.5%

In-State Cost

$21,100

Age 25+ Students

15.6%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie -2

Working at 6yr

173 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
West Des Moines (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
West Des Moines (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.

Living In West Des Moines

Off-Campus Market Estimator

Current Fair Market Rents
🏠

Studio

$833

Monthly Average

🏢

1 Bedroom

$899

Monthly Average

🏘️

2 Bedrooms

$1,080

Monthly Average

🏢

3 Bedrooms

$

Monthly Average

Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the West Des Moines metropolitan area.