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Douglas J Aveda Institute

331 East Grand River Ave
East Lansing, MI 48823
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School Highlights

Douglas J Aveda Institute serves 889 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 40%.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 889 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 75%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Douglas J Aveda Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Douglas J Aveda Institute
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
224 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Douglas J Aveda Institute has grown by 24% over five years.
The Douglas J Aveda Institute diversity score of 0.49 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 25% over five years.
Total Enrollment
889 students
3,006 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
19:1
# Full-Time Students
889 students
904 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,102 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
219 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
889 students
965 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,448 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
188 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
18%
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
4%
16%
% White
4%
60%
% Hawaiian
69%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
6%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
79%
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
20%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,600
$30,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,795
$11,698
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,661
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
75%
100%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Profile last updated: 07/08/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Douglas J Aveda Institute?
The acceptance rate of Douglas J Aveda Institute is 75%, which is lower than the state average of 100%.
What is Douglas J Aveda Institute's ranking?
Douglas J Aveda Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Michigan for: Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 889 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 75%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

For Michigan public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,506 per year for in-state students and $7,381 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $8,280 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Michigan is 71%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Michigan community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Michigan is MIAT College of Technology. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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