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Paul Mitchell the School-Portsmouth

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 100%

Located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Paul Mitchell the School-Portsmouth 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-Portsmouth 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-Portsmouth 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Paul Mitchell the School-Portsmouth emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Paul Mitchell the School-Portsmouth boasts an impressive student retention rate of 100% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% 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-Portsmouth 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-Portsmouth was $13,023. 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-Portsmouth net price calculator

$13,023

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

New Hampshire's average $18,380
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Paul Mitchell the School-Portsmouth 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 $13,023 $304 (2%) $14,629 $17,681
2021 $12,719 $1,413 (12%) $14,575 $11,496 $17,666 $17,666 $17,666
2020 $11,306 $4,192 (27%) $10,292 $12,053 $14,498 $14,498 $14,498
2019 $15,498 $815 (6%) $15,592
2018 $14,683 $1,852 (11%) $16,167
2017 $16,535 $2,886 (21%) $17,632 $18,534 $18,572 $21,297 $21,297
2016 $13,649 $925 (7%) $18,588 $18,760 $19,657 $21,625 $21,625
2015 $12,724 $5,269 (29%) $12,605 $13,414 $16,509 $16,509
2014 $17,993 -- $18,802

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Paul Mitchell the School-Portsmouth 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, 52 of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Portsmouth received on average $4,961 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.

$4,961
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 11 44% $5,272 $57,995
Other Federal Grant 12 48% $5,208 $62,495
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 2 8% $1,000 $2,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 13 52% $4,961 $64,495

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 76% of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Portsmouth received $8,146 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,146
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 19 76% $8,146 $154,768
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 19 76% $8,146 $154,768

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-Portsmouth sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 35

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 35 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 30 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 0 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 27 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

90.0%

Dropout Rate

Out of 30 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 3 students dropped out of the school.

10.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Paul Mitchell the School-Portsmouth is greatly skewed towards women students, with 93.1% of undergraduate students being women and 6.9% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 87, with 81 women and 6 men.

  • men 6.9% 6 students
  • women 93.1% 81 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 38% 33 students
  • 20-21 24% 21 students
  • 25-29 14% 12 students
  • 22-24 13% 11 students
  • 35-39 3% 3 students
  • 30-34 2% 2 students
  • 50-64 2% 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-Portsmouth in the 2022 academic year.

State name Students Count Percentage
New Hampshire 3 50.00%
Maine 2 33.33%
Mississippi 1 16.67%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Paul Mitchell the School-Portsmouth 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

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