School Highlights
Aveda Institute-Portland serves 249 students (48% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 47%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Minority enrollment: 93%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Aveda Institute-Portland ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Aveda Institute-Portland
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
192 staff
Student Body
The student population of Aveda Institute-Portland has grown by 109% over five years.
The Aveda Institute-Portland diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has grown by 124% over five years.
Total Enrollment
249 students
2,463 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
# Full-Time Students
120 students
310 students
# Part-Time Students
129 students
2,153 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
339 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
120 students
310 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
193 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
129 students
2,589 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
153 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
270 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
1%
20%
% Black
13%
3%
% White
7%
53%
% Hawaiian
64%
1%
% Two or more races
11%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
11%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.66
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
60%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
58%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,108
$11,197
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,327
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aveda Institute-Portland's ranking?
Aveda Institute-Portland ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oregon for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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