Avalon Institute-Mesa
Avalon Institute-Mesa is a private for-profit beauty school founded in Mesa, Arizona in 1967; the Mesa location is the main campus of a five-school group operating in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, and Utah, owned by EA Education, Inc. It offers diploma programs in cosmetology (1,500 clock hours) and esthetics (600 clock hours), plus 350-hour student instructor programs, and participates in federal Title IV financial aid. The school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS) and is licensed to operate by the Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board.
Accreditation
- Accredited (since 07/01/1972; next review date 01/31/2028)
National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS)
institutional · Recognized by U.S. Department of Education
Verified August 31, 2026Verify on accreditor site
State approval
- Approved to offer veterans educational benefits (per school catalog, August 2026)
AZ
Arizona State Approving Agency (VA educational benefits)
Programs offered
| Program | Credential | Length | Modality | Tuition | Total cost | Completion | Placement | Licensure | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology | Diploma | 1,500 clock hours; 52 weeks full-time day schedule or 81 weeks evening schedule | In person | $18,000 | $20,268 | 74% | 88% | 90% | View |
| Esthetician | Diploma | 600 clock hours; 21 weeks full-time day schedule or 33 weeks evening schedule | In person | $9,300 | $11,352 | 94% | 71% | 76% | View |
Data sources
- Avalon Institute Mesa campus pageAvalon Institute · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- About Avalon Institute (history, founding, accreditation)Avalon Institute · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- Consumer Disclosure hub (catalogs and disclosures)Avalon Institute · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- Student Catalog - Mesa, AZ (August 2026): licensing statement, program hours/weeks, Tuition & Fees by Program addendumAvalon Institute · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- Institutional Outcomes Disclosure 2026 (NACCAS annual report rates by campus and program)Avalon Institute · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- College Navigator profile: Avalon Institute-Mesa (IPEDS 104568, OPE ID 01085800) - control, accreditation, aid participationU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics · Retrieved August 31, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- Is Avalon Institute-Mesa accredited?
- Yes — Avalon Institute-Mesa is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. Verify directly on the accreditor's website.
- Where is Avalon Institute-Mesa located?
- Avalon Institute-Mesa's main campus is at 2111 S Alma School Rd, Suite 21, Mesa, AZ, 85210.
- What programs does Avalon Institute-Mesa offer?
- Avalon Institute-Mesa offers 2 programs including Cosmetology, Esthetician.
Cost breakdown by program
Tuition, fees, and books/supplies as published by the school.
Cosmetology
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $18,000
- Fees
- $50
- Books & supplies
- $2,218
- Total program cost
- $20,268
Esthetician
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $9,300
- Fees
- $50
- Books & supplies
- $2,002
- Total program cost
- $11,352
Questions to ask before enrolling
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- Is the program institutionally accredited, or only state-approved?
- These are different things. State approval lets the school operate; accreditation by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education is what lets you use federal financial aid and is required for many professional licensure paths.
- What is the total cost, including all fees, books, supplies, and exam fees?
- Tuition is rarely the full price. Ask for a written total program cost disclosure that itemizes tuition, registration, technology, lab, and book/supply fees, plus any required certification or licensing exam fees.
- How long is the program in clock hours, not just weeks?
- Two programs both labeled "36 weeks" can deliver very different amounts of training. Ask for the total clock hours (or credit hours) and the weekly schedule (full-time, part-time, evenings, weekends).
- What are the most recent completion and job placement rates?
- Ask for the year, the methodology, and the underlying numbers — not just a percentage. A reputable school will share its annual performance fact sheet or gainful-employment disclosure.
- Is there a licensure or certification exam? What is the most recent pass rate?
- For healthcare, beauty, and many trades programs, a state or national exam is required to work in the field. Ask for the school's most recent first-time pass rate.
- What is the refund policy if I withdraw?
- Refund schedules vary widely. Ask to see the written enrollment agreement and the state-mandated cancellation/refund schedule before signing anything.
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Public filings
State regulator records (e.g., California BPPE, Maryland Board of Cosmetologists), federal College Navigator (NCES), and IPEDS data submitted by the institution.
Accreditor directories
Active-status verifications come directly from the accrediting agency's public directory (ACCSC, ABHES, COE, ACCET, NACCAS, COMTA, and others recognized by the U.S. Department of Education).
School disclosures
Tuition, fees, program length, and outcomes (completion, placement, licensure pass rate) come from the school's published catalog, performance fact sheets, and gainful-employment disclosures.
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