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Paul Mitchell the School-Richland

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 22 to 1
Students retention rate 64%
On-time graduation rate 20%

Located in Richland, Washington, Paul Mitchell the School-Richland 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-Richland 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-Richland 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-Richland is reported to be 20%, 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, Washington state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 41% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at Paul Mitchell the School-Richland is 64% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Washington is 74%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Paul Mitchell the School-Richland 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-Richland are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Barbering/Barber, 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.

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Barbering/Barber

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-Richland was $15,509. 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-Richland net price calculator

$15,509

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

Washington's average $9,196
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Paul Mitchell the School-Richland 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 $15,509 $305 (2%) $17,698 $17,915 $20,193 $22,619 $22,619
2021 $15,204 $6,980 (85%) $16,554 $17,703 $18,909 $19,207
2020 $8,224 $1,306 (19%) $11,451
2019 $6,918 $7,519 (52%) $8,558
2018 $14,437 $734 (5%) $16,713
2017 $15,171 $3,695 (32%) $14,077 $15,296 $18,059 $20,847 $20,847
2016 $11,476 $284 (3%) $11,090 $11,699 $14,597 $16,953 $16,953
2015 $11,192 $363 (3%) $10,617 $10,623 $13,680 $16,741 $16,741
2014 $10,829 -- $10,672 $11,022 $14,666 $15,931 $16,214

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Paul Mitchell the School-Richland 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, 72 of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Richland received on average $6,596 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.

$6,596
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 81 66% $5,412 $438,387
Other Federal Grant 81 66% $5,412 $438,387
State Grant/Scholarships 50 41% $2,841 $142,054
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 88 72% $6,596 $580,441

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 86% of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Richland received $8,251 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,251
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 106 86% $8,251 $874,597
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 106 86% $8,251 $874,597

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-Richland sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 147

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 76 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 47 students

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 19 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 39 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 8 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 29 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

74.4%

Dropout Rate

Out of 39 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 10 students dropped out of the school.

25.6%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Paul Mitchell the School-Richland is greatly skewed towards women students, with 89.5% of undergraduate students being women and 10.5% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 286, with 256 women and 30 men.

  • men 10.5% 30 students
  • women 89.5% 256 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 24% 68 students
  • 20-21 22% 64 students
  • 22-24 21% 59 students
  • 25-29 20% 57 students
  • 30-34 6% 16 students
  • 35-39 5% 15 students
  • 40-49 2% 6 students

Residency of Students

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

State name Students Count Percentage
Washington 47 83.93%
Oregon 8 14.29%
Georgia 1 1.79%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Paul Mitchell the School-Richland 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

  • Recognized student veteran organization