Paul Mitchell the School-Huntsville campus
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Paul Mitchell the School-Huntsville

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 23 to 1
Students retention rate 86%

Located in Madison, Alabama, Paul Mitchell the School-Huntsville 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-Huntsville 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-Huntsville 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.

Paul Mitchell the School-Huntsville boasts an impressive student retention rate of 86% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 73% 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-Huntsville are 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.

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-Huntsville was $14,092. 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-Huntsville net price calculator

$14,092

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

Alabama's average $15,805
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Paul Mitchell the School-Huntsville 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 $14,092 $1,344 (11%) $14,828 $15,167
2021 $12,748 $920 (7%) $14,473
2020 $13,668 $225 (2%) $14,353 $16,365
2019 $13,893 $1,192 (8%) $14,076 $12,187 $18,032
2018 $15,085 $1,215 (9%) $15,339 $18,322
2017 $13,870 $976 (8%) $14,112
2016 $12,894 $719 (6%) $13,591
2015 $12,175 $3,181 (21%) $12,601 $14,335
2014 $15,356 -- $15,218 $16,226

How does Paul Mitchell the School-Huntsville's $14,092 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Alabama colleges, that number is $15,805. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
New Beginning College of Cosmetology logo New Beginning College of Cosmetology
Albertville AL
Private $12,945 8% Cheaper
La Belle Beauty School logo La Belle Beauty School
Hialeah FL
Private $13,749 2% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

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

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

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 65 of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Huntsville received on average $5,361 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.

$5,361
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 41 65% $5,361 $219,805
Other Federal Grant 41 65% $5,361 $219,805
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 41 65% $5,361 $219,805

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 81% of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Huntsville received $8,330 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,330
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 51 81% $8,330 $424,827
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 51 81% $8,330 $424,827

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-Huntsville sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 55

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 55 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 33 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 0 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 14 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

42.4%

Dropout Rate

Out of 33 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 19 students dropped out of the school.

57.6%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Paul Mitchell the School-Huntsville is greatly skewed towards women students, with 96.3% of undergraduate students being women and 3.7% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 136, with 131 women and 5 men.

  • men 3.7% 5 students
  • women 96.3% 131 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 32% 44 students
  • 20-21 19% 26 students
  • 22-24 18% 25 students
  • 25-29 18% 24 students
  • 30-34 5% 7 students
  • 35-39 4% 5 students
  • 50-64 1% 2 students
  • 40-49 1% 1 students

Residency of Students

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

State name Students Count Percentage
Alabama 22 91.67%
Mississippi 1 4.17%
Tennessee 1 4.17%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Paul Mitchell the School-Huntsville provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

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