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Paul Mitchell the School-Colorado Springs

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 15 to 1
Students retention rate 43%

Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Paul Mitchell the School-Colorado Springs 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-Colorado Springs 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-Colorado Springs 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.

The retention rate of students at Paul Mitchell the School-Colorado Springs is 43% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Colorado is 69%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Paul Mitchell the School-Colorado Springs 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-Colorado Springs are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design, Barbering/Barber. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

Barbering/Barber

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-Colorado Springs was $21,922. 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-Colorado Springs net price calculator

$21,922

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

Colorado's average $14,122
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Paul Mitchell the School-Colorado Springs 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 $21,922 $3,917 (15%) $22,351 $25,743 $22,848
2021 $25,839 $3,548 (16%) $25,245 $25,038 $28,244 $30,571 $30,571
2020 $22,291 $1,980 (8%) $23,205 $21,370 $24,520 $27,465
2019 $24,271 $4,141 (21%) $25,865 $26,055 $28,890
2018 $20,130 $1,162 (6%) $19,928 $19,967 $21,157 $23,291 $23,291
2017 $18,968 $220 (1%) $19,227 $19,463
2016 $18,748 $4,532 (32%) $17,842 $19,568 $20,446 $22,544 $22,544
2015 $14,216 $796 (6%) $14,642 $15,072 $17,394 $18,842 $18,842
2014 $13,420 -- $13,991 $15,283 $16,187 $18,129 $18,129

How does Paul Mitchell the School-Colorado Springs's $21,922 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Colorado colleges, that number is $14,122. 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 40% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Paul Mitchell the School-Colorado Springs 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, 67 of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Colorado Springs received on average $4,369 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.

$4,369
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 32 58% $3,621 $115,870
Other Federal Grant 35 64% $4,336 $151,770
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 6 11% $1,650 $9,900
Total Grant & Scholarships 37 67% $4,369 $161,670

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 67% of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Colorado Springs received $6,992 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,992
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 37 67% $6,992 $258,719
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 37 67% $6,992 $258,719

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-Colorado Springs sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 125

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 41 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 34 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 18 students

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

Undergraduate Certificate 17 students

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 15 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 38 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 0 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).

47.4%

Dropout Rate

Out of 38 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 20 students dropped out of the school.

52.6%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Paul Mitchell the School-Colorado Springs is greatly skewed towards women students, with 86.0% of undergraduate students being women and 14.0% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 222, with 191 women and 31 men.

  • men 14.0% 31 students
  • women 86.0% 191 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 23% 51 students
  • 22-24 19% 42 students
  • 20-21 16% 35 students
  • 18-19 15% 33 students
  • 30-34 14% 32 students
  • 40-49 6% 14 students
  • 35-39 5% 12 students

Residency of Students

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

State name Students Count Percentage
Colorado 12 100.00%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Paul Mitchell the School-Colorado Springs 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)