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Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 91%
On-time graduation rate 10%

Located in North Charleston, South Carolina, Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston 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-Charleston 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-Charleston 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 14-to-1, Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston is reported to be 10%, 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, South Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 69%.

Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston boasts an impressive student retention rate of 91% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 73% 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-Charleston 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-Charleston was $12,633. 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-Charleston net price calculator

$12,633

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

South Carolina's average $16,874
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston 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 $12,633 $152 (1%) $13,035 $15,191 $14,009 $18,237
2021 $12,785 $60 $12,828 $15,243 $13,433
2020 $12,845 $1,946 (18%) $11,905 $12,147 $17,392 $17,392
2019 $10,899 $1,664 (13%) $10,185 $11,673 $12,963 $14,851 $15,236
2018 $12,563 $1,673 (12%) $12,058 $12,960 $14,492 $17,775 $17,775
2017 $14,236 $2,408 (20%) $13,947 $14,214 $15,156 $18,414 $18,414
2016 $11,828 $2,128 (15%) $13,414 $14,527 $16,125 $17,650 $17,055
2015 $13,956 $628 (5%) $14,998 $15,385 $17,963 $18,382
2014 $13,328 -- $13,429 $13,925 $14,536 $16,992 $16,992

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston 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, 89 of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston received on average $4,927 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.

$4,927
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 26 74% $5,041 $131,057
Other Federal Grant 30 86% $5,061 $151,835
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 9 26% $100 $900
Total Grant & Scholarships 31 89% $4,927 $152,735

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 80% of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston received $8,351 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,351
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 28 80% $8,351 $233,832
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 28 80% $8,351 $233,832

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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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$15,928
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 98

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 98 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 21 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 18 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

85.7%

Dropout Rate

Out of 21 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 3 students dropped out of the school.

14.3%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston is greatly skewed towards women students, with 98.3% of undergraduate students being women and 1.7% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 233, with 229 women and 4 men.

  • men 1.7% 4 students
  • women 98.3% 229 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 24% 57 students
  • 25-29 21% 49 students
  • 22-24 20% 47 students
  • 20-21 16% 38 students
  • 30-34 10% 24 students
  • 40-49 4% 9 students
  • 35-39 3% 6 students
  • 50-64 0% 1 students

Residency of Students

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

State name Students Count Percentage
South Carolina 17 89.47%
Pennsylvania 1 5.26%
Vermont 1 5.26%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston 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)