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Paul Mitchell the School-Schenectady

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 11 to 1
Students retention rate 88%
On-time graduation rate 4%

Located in Schenectady, New York, Paul Mitchell the School-Schenectady 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-Schenectady 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-Schenectady 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 11-to-1, Paul Mitchell the School-Schenectady emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Paul Mitchell the School-Schenectady is reported to be 4%, 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, New York state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 58% whereas the national average was 69%.

Paul Mitchell the School-Schenectady boasts an impressive student retention rate of 88% , 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-Schenectady are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Barbering/Barber, Make-Up Artist/Specialist. 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/Cosmetologist, General

Barbering/Barber

Make-Up Artist/Specialist

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-Schenectady was $23,620. 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-Schenectady net price calculator

$23,620

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

New York's average $12,043
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Paul Mitchell the School-Schenectady 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 $23,620 $458 (2%) $24,346
2021 $24,078 $7,748 (47%) $25,519
2020 $16,330 $2,648 (19%) $18,033
2019 $13,682 $874 (7%) $14,925
2018 $12,808 $3,109 (20%) $13,770
2017 $15,917 $1,106 (7%) $17,047
2016 $14,811 $1,164 (7%) $15,538
2015 $15,975 -- $15,305

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Paul Mitchell the School-Schenectady 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, 51 of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Schenectady received on average $5,133 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.

$5,133
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 28 51% $5,133 $143,733
Other Federal Grant 28 51% $5,133 $143,733
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 28 51% $5,133 $143,733

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 76% of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Schenectady received $7,283 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,283
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 42 76% $7,283 $305,902
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 42 76% $7,283 $305,902

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-Schenectady sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 102

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 60 students

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 34 students

Make-Up Artist/Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 8 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 47 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 35 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

74.5%

Dropout Rate

Out of 47 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 12 students dropped out of the school.

25.5%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Paul Mitchell the School-Schenectady is greatly skewed towards women students, with 81.4% of undergraduate students being women and 18.6% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 118, with 96 women and 22 men.

  • men 18.6% 22 students
  • women 81.4% 96 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 27% 32 students
  • 20-21 23% 27 students
  • 25-29 15% 18 students
  • 30-34 12% 14 students
  • 22-24 9% 11 students
  • 35-39 6% 7 students
  • 40-49 3% 4 students
  • 50-64 3% 3 students

Residency of Students

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

State name Students Count Percentage
New York 16 94.12%
New Hampshire 1 5.88%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Paul Mitchell the School-Schenectady 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)