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Paul Mitchell the School-Delaware

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 25 to 1
Students retention rate 69%
On-time graduation rate 3%

Located in Newark, Delaware, Paul Mitchell the School-Delaware 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-Delaware 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-Delaware 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-Delaware is reported to be 3%, 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, Delaware state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 50% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at Paul Mitchell the School-Delaware is 69% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Delaware is 83%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Paul Mitchell the School-Delaware do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • 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-Delaware are Make-Up Artist/Specialist, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Make-Up Artist/Specialist

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

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-Delaware was $21,295. 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-Delaware net price calculator

$21,295

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

Delaware's average $12,951
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Paul Mitchell the School-Delaware 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 $21,295 $7,631 (56%) $22,657
2021 $13,664 $697 (5%) $14,575 $11,556
2020 $12,967 $530 (4%) $13,664 $16,925 $16,925
2019 $13,497 $1,116 (9%) $13,982 $16,609
2018 $12,381 $1,496 (14%) $13,588
2017 $10,885 $2,713 (20%) $10,585 $11,223 $13,168 $14,831 $14,109
2016 $13,598 $373 (3%) $11,687 $12,645 $15,683 $16,743 $16,743
2015 $13,225 $1,250 (10%) $12,273 $11,993 $13,942 $16,641 $16,641
2014 $11,975 -- $12,030 $12,883 $13,978 $15,849 $16,078

Tuition Plans

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

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

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 86 of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Delaware received on average $5,764 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.

$5,764
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 18 86% $5,764 $103,758
Other Federal Grant 18 86% $5,764 $103,758
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 18 86% $5,764 $103,758

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 95% of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Delaware received $9,421 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,421
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 20 95% $9,421 $188,416
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 20 95% $9,421 $188,416

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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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$13,500
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

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

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 56

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 47 students

Make-Up Artist/Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 8 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 39 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 24 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

61.5%

Dropout Rate

Out of 39 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 15 students dropped out of the school.

38.5%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Paul Mitchell the School-Delaware is greatly skewed towards women students, with 94.6% of undergraduate students being women and 5.4% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 112, with 106 women and 6 men.

  • men 5.4% 6 students
  • women 94.6% 106 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 24% 27 students
  • 22-24 19% 21 students
  • 25-29 19% 21 students
  • 20-21 18% 20 students
  • 35-39 8% 9 students
  • 30-34 7% 8 students
  • 40-49 2% 2 students
  • 50-64 2% 2 students

Residency of Students

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

State name Students Count Percentage
Delaware 8 88.89%
Pennsylvania 1 11.11%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)