Avalon Institute-Aurora

Avalon Institute-Aurora is a private for-profit institution located in Aurora, Colorado, in a large city setting within the Denver metropolitan area. The institute offers a certificate program in Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General at the one-to-two-year level, providing comprehensive training in hair styling, coloring, skin care, and salon business practices.

With a total enrollment of 391 students (IPEDS 2023), Avalon Institute-Aurora is a mid-sized cosmetology school that reports a completion rate of 81% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 83% (IPEDS 2023). Both metrics reflect consistent student engagement and solid program outcomes. The institute holds an overall quality score of 63.17 out of 100.

As part of the Avalon Institute network, this Aurora campus benefits from an established curriculum and brand presence in the beauty education field. The school's location in the Denver metro area provides students with access to a large and diverse market for salon employment upon graduation. With nearly 400 students, the campus offers a balance between the resources of a larger institution and the hands-on training environment essential to cosmetology education.