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Paul Mitchell the School-Woodbridge

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 12 to 1
Students retention rate 64%

Located in Woodbridge, Virginia, Paul Mitchell the School-Woodbridge 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-Woodbridge 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-Woodbridge 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-Woodbridge emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Paul Mitchell the School-Woodbridge is 64% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Virginia is 81%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Paul Mitchell the School-Woodbridge 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-Woodbridge are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. 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

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-Woodbridge was $14,368. 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-Woodbridge net price calculator

$14,368

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

Virginia's average $18,298
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Paul Mitchell the School-Woodbridge 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 $14,368 $2,108 (13%) $13,890 $20,235 $16,005 $20,235 $20,235
2021 $16,476 $5,248 (47%) $15,194 $15,639 $18,214 $20,426
2020 $11,228 $2,969 (21%) $10,540 $10,426 $14,126 $16,071
2019 $14,197 $1,159 (9%) $12,742 $13,140 $15,141 $16,516
2018 $13,038 $1,167 (10%) $12,514 $15,298 $15,898
2017 $11,871 $192 (2%) $12,856 $13,426
2016 $12,063 $3,565 (23%) $13,035
2015 $15,628 $1,093 (8%) $12,925 $14,665 $15,604 $15,604
2014 $14,535 -- $13,901 $15,432 $16,459

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Paul Mitchell the School-Woodbridge 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, 62 of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Woodbridge received on average $6,357 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.

$6,357
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 15 52% $6,045 $90,674
Other Federal Grant 15 52% $6,045 $90,674
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 6 21% $3,958 $23,750
Total Grant & Scholarships 18 62% $6,357 $114,424

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 72% of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Woodbridge received $9,060 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,060
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 21 72% $9,060 $190,251
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 21 72% $9,060 $190,251

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-Woodbridge sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 51

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 51 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 35 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 0 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 25 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

71.4%

Dropout Rate

Out of 35 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 10 students dropped out of the school.

28.6%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Paul Mitchell the School-Woodbridge is greatly skewed towards women students, with 94.9% of undergraduate students being women and 5.1% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 117, with 111 women and 6 men.

  • men 5.1% 6 students
  • women 94.9% 111 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 22% 26 students
  • 18-19 21% 25 students
  • 20-21 20% 23 students
  • 22-24 17% 20 students
  • 30-34 11% 13 students
  • 35-39 5% 6 students
  • 40-49 2% 2 students
  • 50-64 1% 1 students

Residency of Students

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

State name Students Count Percentage
Virginia 8 100.00%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Paul Mitchell the School-Woodbridge 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)