Douglas J Aveda Institute Chicago
2828 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60657
Chicago, IL 60657
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http://www.douglasj.edu/chicago-school| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Main telephone | 773.883.1560 |
| Contact person name | LaJanis Allen |
| Contact person title | Director of Compliance and Student Services |
| Contact person e-mail | |
| Contact person phone | 517.853.3910 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school |
Cosmetology Esthiology |
| Date founded | 2002 |
| Degrees offered | Licenses for Cosmetology, Esthiology |
| School accreditation | National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences |
| Specialized licensure | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation |
| Setting | Urban (in a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Oak Park |
| Population of city the school is in | 2,665,039 |
| Distance from campus to city center | 5 miles |
| Public transportation to campus | Train and bus |
| Student parking on campus | Parking is $24 for 4 to 12 hours or $30 per day in the adjacent parking garage. Monthly parking permits may be available. |
| Campus size | 18,000 square feet |
| County | Cook |
| Visitor information website | Find more information on this website |
| School visit availability | By appointment |
| Contact to set up school visit |
Jessica Kuykendall 773.868.5181 mailto:chiadmissions@douglasj.com |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, male students | 7 |
| Number of full time, female students | 67 |
| Total number of full time students | 74 |
| Total number of male students | 7 |
| Total number of female students | 67 |
| Total number of students | 74 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 5% |
| Asian | 7% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| White | 47% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 1% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 7% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 4 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | less than 1% |
| Number of countries represented | 1 |
| Other age of student information | 64% of the student body are ages are between 18 and 24 years of age. |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 36% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Costs (for proprietary schools) |
Tuition: January 2024 Cosmetology Program: $22,350 and $2,400 kit fee Esthiology Program: $16,400 and $1,875 kit fee Tuition: February - December 2024 Cosmetology Program: $22,350 and $2,600 kit fee Esthiology Program: $16,400 and $1,975 kit fee All programs have a $100 application fee. |
| Tuition refund policy |
Completed Hours Percent Tuition Owed to Institute 00.01%-04.99% lesser of 10% or $300 05.00%-09.99% 30% retained 10.00%-14.99% 40% retained 15.00%-24.99% 45% retained 25.00%-49.99% 70% retained 50.00% and over 100% retained |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| Tuition guarantee (you aren't affected by tuition increases; the tuition you pay your first year is the amount you pay all years) | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Dionne Simmons |
| Financial aid contact title | Financial Aid Officer |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 773.868.5172 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these forms | Students must complete a FAFSA in order to apply for financial aid. Please contact the Admissions or Financial Aid department for more information. |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | Continuous |
| Letters about aid sent to applicants | Continuous |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2022-23 |
| Percentage of students who received financial aid | 70% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded | |
| Loan | $7,300 |
| Grant from the school | $2,500 |
| Grant from state government | $0 |
| Grant from federal government | $5,714 |
| Percentage of students awarded each type of financial aid | |
| Loan | 64% |
| Grant from the school | less than 1% |
| Grant from state government | 0% |
| Grant from federal government | 48% |
| Other proprietary school aid information | 0% |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 79% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $6,795 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Veteran's benefits | |
| Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored | Yes |
| Proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2022-23 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Jessica Kuykendall |
| Admissions contact title | Admissions Department |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 773.883.1560 |
| Admissions office website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Open (virtually all applicants are accepted) |
| Open admissions policy applies to |
Cosmetology Program Esthiology Program |
| Entrance difficulty level for these groups | Open (virtually all applicants are accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 2 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 2 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 2 |
| Number of female applicants | 22 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 22 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 22 |
| Total number of applicants | 24 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 24 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 24 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Admission is available | See the Admissions Department, website or catalog for the program start dates. |
| Application deadline | Continuous |
| Application fee | $100 |
| Submit these items: | |
| Application | Required for all students |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Interview | Required for all students |
| Other application materials | Photo ID |
| Other application materials | Required for all students |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| School catalog website | Find more information on this website |
| To get a catalog | Please contact the Admissions Department at 877.911.8957 for a physical copy of the catalog. The catalog can also be downloaded and/or printed from the website at https://douglasj.edu/students/consumer-information/. |
| Academic calendar | Continuous |
| Grading system | Percentage |
| Number of faculty on campus | 9 |
| Student faculty ratio | 8:1 |
| Evenings | Yes |
| Other attendance options |
Day programs are held 8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Evening programs are held 4:45 - 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Academic advising | Yes |
| Basic job skills | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Student lounge | Yes |
| Other services other | Job placement assistance |
| Accessibility contact person | Nicole Jentel |
| Accessibility contact title | Institute Director |
| Accessibility contact e-mail | |
| Accessibility contact phone | 773.868.5171 |
| Number of students with a disability served in a recent year | 3 |
| Accessibility services other | Please contact the Institute Director for information on services for students with disabilities. |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Career contact person | Nicole Jentel |
| Career contact title | Institute Director |
| Career contact e-mail address | |
| Career contact phone | 773.868.5171 |
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | N/A - graduating class is pending licensure |
| Was counseled by the career services office | 100% |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes 24 |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |