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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:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
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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