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Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Students retention rate 94%
On-time graduation rate 4%

Located in Merrillville, Indiana, Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville 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-Merrillville 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-Merrillville 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, Indiana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 69%.

Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville boasts an impressive student retention rate of 94% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 66% 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-Merrillville 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-Merrillville was $10,129. 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-Merrillville net price calculator

$10,129

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

Indiana's average $9,921
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville 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 $10,129 $6 $11,807
2021 $10,135 $3,096 (44%) $11,920
2020 $7,039 $2,638 (27%) $9,486
2019 $9,677 $4,827 (33%) $11,477
2018 $14,504 $2,457 (20%) $15,762
2017 $12,047 $3,600 (23%) $14,475
2016 $15,647 -- $17,552

How does Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville's $10,129 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Indiana colleges, that number is $9,921. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Elevate Salon Institute-Westminster logo Elevate Salon Institute-Westminster
Westminster CO
Private $13,155 30% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville 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, 55 of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville received on average $5,123 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.

$5,123
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 21 53% $5,319 $111,695
Other Federal Grant 22 55% $5,123 $112,695
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 22 55% $5,123 $112,695

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 88% of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville received $7,333 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,333
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 35 88% $7,333 $256,663
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 35 88% $7,333 $256,663

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-Merrillville sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 51

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 50 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 25 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 19 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

76.0%

Dropout Rate

Out of 25 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 6 students dropped out of the school.

24.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville is greatly skewed towards women students, with 99.1% of undergraduate students being women and 0.9% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 111, with 110 women and 1 men.

  • men 0.9% 1 students
  • women 99.1% 110 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 38% 42 students
  • 20-21 32% 36 students
  • 22-24 12% 14 students
  • 25-29 8% 9 students
  • 30-34 5% 6 students
  • 35-39 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-Merrillville in the 2022 academic year.

State name Students Count Percentage
Indiana 17 100.00%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

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

Veteran Services

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