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Paul Mitchell the School-Atlanta

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Students retention rate 67%
On-time graduation rate 5%

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

While the on-time graduation rate at Paul Mitchell the School-Atlanta is reported to be 5%, 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, Georgia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 38% whereas the national average was 69%.

The student retention rate of 67% at Paul Mitchell the School-Atlanta suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their 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-Atlanta are Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor, Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design. 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

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

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-Atlanta was $13,471. 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-Atlanta net price calculator

$13,471

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

Georgia's average $12,251
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Paul Mitchell the School-Atlanta 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 $13,471 $5,566 (29%) $14,266 $17,618
2021 $19,037 $3,396 (22%) $19,407
2020 $15,641 $1,429 (8%) $16,250 $21,137 $18,792
2019 $17,070 $529 (3%) $17,109 $17,241 $21,138
2018 $16,541 $1,275 (7%) $16,830 $17,864 $19,447 $21,484 $21,657
2017 $17,816 $644 (3%) $18,668 $22,720 $22,720 $22,720
2016 $18,460 $26 $18,441 $22,148
2015 $18,434 $929 (5%) $18,775 $22,201 $22,201
2014 $17,505 -- $18,241 $16,114 $21,664

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Paul Mitchell the School-Atlanta during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 76 of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Atlanta received on average $5,627 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.

$5,627
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 62 76% $5,627 $348,892
Other Federal Grant 62 76% $5,627 $348,892
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 62 76% $5,627 $348,892

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 83% of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Atlanta received $6,701 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,701
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 68 83% $6,701 $455,665
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 68 83% $6,701 $455,665

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-Atlanta sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 105

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 96 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 9 students

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 81 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 4 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 34 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

42.0%

Dropout Rate

Out of 81 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 47 students dropped out of the school.

58.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Paul Mitchell the School-Atlanta is greatly skewed towards women students, with 92.9% of undergraduate students being women and 7.1% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 266, with 247 women and 19 men.

  • men 7.1% 19 students
  • women 92.9% 247 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 20-21 24% 63 students
  • 25-29 23% 61 students
  • 22-24 20% 54 students
  • 18-19 15% 41 students
  • 30-34 10% 26 students
  • 35-39 5% 12 students
  • 40-49 2% 6 students
  • 50-64 1% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Paul Mitchell the School-Atlanta 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)