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Paul Mitchell the School-Fort Myers

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Students retention rate 92%
On-time graduation rate 6%

Located in Fort Myers, Florida, Paul Mitchell the School-Fort Myers 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-Fort Myers 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-Fort Myers 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 13-to-1, Paul Mitchell the School-Fort Myers emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Paul Mitchell the School-Fort Myers is reported to be 6%, 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, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 69%.

Paul Mitchell the School-Fort Myers boasts an impressive student retention rate of 92% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% 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-Fort Myers are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, 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.

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

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-Fort Myers was $20,263. 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-Fort Myers net price calculator

$20,263

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

Florida's average $7,941
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Paul Mitchell the School-Fort Myers 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 $20,263 $2,906 (17%) $20,406
2021 $17,357 $4,553 (21%) $18,435
2020 $21,910 $5,764 (36%) $24,303
2019 $16,146 $550 (3%) $20,886
2018 $16,696 $2,502 (18%) $15,336 $16,552 $17,119 $19,617
2017 $14,194 $2,058 (17%) $14,871 $16,387
2016 $12,136 $4,301 (26%) $14,409 $17,223
2015 $16,437 $302 (2%) $12,882 $13,094 $16,916 $17,314
2014 $16,135 -- $15,534 $19,577 $19,577

How does Paul Mitchell the School-Fort Myers's $20,263 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Florida colleges, that number is $7,941. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Tenaj Salon Institute logo Tenaj Salon Institute
The Villages FL
Private $18,123 11% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Paul Mitchell the School-Fort Myers 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, 61 of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Fort Myers received on average $5,267 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.

$5,267
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 13 57% $5,595 $72,735
Other Federal Grant 13 57% $5,595 $72,735
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1 4% $1,000 $1,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 14 61% $5,267 $73,735

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 65% of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Fort Myers received $8,312 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,312
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 15 65% $8,312 $124,680
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 15 65% $8,312 $124,680

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-Fort Myers sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 63

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 53 students

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 10 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 18 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 17 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

94.4%

Dropout Rate

Out of 18 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students dropped out of the school.

5.6%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Paul Mitchell the School-Fort Myers is greatly skewed towards women students, with 84.0% of undergraduate students being women and 16.0% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 125, with 105 women and 20 men.

  • men 16.0% 20 students
  • women 84.0% 105 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 20-21 24% 30 students
  • 18-19 22% 27 students
  • 25-29 18% 22 students
  • 22-24 16% 20 students
  • 30-34 11% 14 students
  • 35-39 4% 5 students
  • 40-49 2% 3 students
  • 50-64 2% 3 students

Residency of Students

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

State name Students Count Percentage
Florida 22 95.65%
New York 1 4.35%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Paul Mitchell the School-Fort Myers 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)