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Paul Mitchell the School-Columbus

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 23 to 1
Students retention rate 93%
On-time graduation rate 9%

Located in Columbus, Ohio, Paul Mitchell the School-Columbus is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Paul Mitchell the School-Columbus is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Paul Mitchell the School-Columbus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Paul Mitchell the School-Columbus is reported to be 9%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Ohio state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 35% whereas the national average was 69%.

Paul Mitchell the School-Columbus boasts an impressive student retention rate of 93% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 62% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Paul Mitchell the School-Columbus are Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Paul Mitchell the School-Columbus was $15,976. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Paul Mitchell the School-Columbus net price calculator

$15,976

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Ohio and nationwide.

Ohio's average $12,095
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Paul Mitchell the School-Columbus for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $15,976 $929 (6%) $16,705 $18,005 $21,178
2021 $15,047 $573 (4%) $15,696 $13,495
2020 $14,474 $1,115 (7%) $14,962 $16,081 $16,938
2019 $15,589 $891 (5%) $16,553 $14,904 $18,504
2018 $16,480 $786 (5%) $15,872 $15,777
2017 $17,266 $1,246 (8%) $17,447
2016 $16,020 $1,026 (7%) $16,942 $18,711
2015 $14,994 $466 (3%) $16,178 $18,813
2014 $14,528 -- $15,659 $17,917

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Paul Mitchell the School-Columbus during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 64 of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Columbus received on average $5,551 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,551
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 27 60% $5,702 $153,965
Other Federal Grant 27 60% $5,702 $153,965
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 3 7% $2,333 $7,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 29 64% $5,551 $160,965

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 80% of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Columbus received $8,959 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,959
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 36 80% $8,959 $322,521
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 36 80% $8,959 $322,521

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Paul Mitchell the School-Columbus sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 102

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 102 students

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 78 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 7 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 57 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

73.1%

Dropout Rate

Out of 78 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 21 students dropped out of the school.

26.9%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Paul Mitchell the School-Columbus is greatly skewed towards women students, with 95.6% of undergraduate students being women and 4.4% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 137, with 131 women and 6 men.

  • men 4.4% 6 students
  • women 95.6% 131 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 20-21 31% 43 students
  • 18-19 26% 35 students
  • 25-29 15% 20 students
  • 22-24 14% 19 students
  • 30-34 8% 11 students
  • 35-39 4% 5 students
  • 40-49 2% 3 students

Residency of Students

The following interactive map shows the residency of undergraduate students who enrolled at Paul Mitchell the School-Columbus in the 2022 academic year.

State name Students Count Percentage
Ohio 17 94.44%
West Virginia 1 5.56%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Paul Mitchell the School-Columbus provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Paul Mitchell the School-Columbus offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)