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Paul Mitchell the School-Houston

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 17 to 1
Students retention rate 89%
On-time graduation rate 12%

Located in Houston, Texas, Paul Mitchell the School-Houston 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-Houston 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-Houston 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-Houston is reported to be 12%, 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, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 69%.

Paul Mitchell the School-Houston boasts an impressive student retention rate of 89% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% 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-Houston 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-Houston was $18,510. 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-Houston net price calculator

$18,510

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

Texas's average $10,664
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Paul Mitchell the School-Houston 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 $18,510 $4,342 (19%) $18,591 $19,988 $21,046
2021 $22,852 $4,489 (24%) $22,557 $21,391
2020 $18,363 $8,232 (31%) $18,685 $17,182 $18,732
2019 $26,595 $11,217 (73%) $26,892 $26,895 $29,762 $30,902
2018 $15,378 $428 (3%) $15,891 $17,150 $19,145 $20,961 $20,961
2017 $14,950 $1,262 (9%) $15,023 $15,543 $16,724 $19,653 $19,653
2016 $13,688 $2,213 (14%) $15,548 $16,389 $17,356 $20,414 $19,866
2015 $15,901 $785 (5%) $16,855 $17,548 $18,401 $20,340 $20,811
2014 $15,116 -- $15,737 $15,751 $17,272 $18,864 $18,468

How does Paul Mitchell the School-Houston's $18,510 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Texas colleges, that number is $10,664. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School logo Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School
Bossier City LA
Private $12,202 34% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Paul Mitchell the School-Houston 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, 62 of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Houston received on average $5,711 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.

$5,711
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 53 61% $5,705 $302,367
Other Federal Grant 53 61% $5,705 $302,367
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 3 3% $2,000 $6,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 54 62% $5,711 $308,367

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 69% of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Houston received $7,624 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,624
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 60 69% $7,624 $457,460
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 60 69% $7,624 $457,460

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-Houston sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 169

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 163 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 155 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 18 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 87 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

56.1%

Dropout Rate

Out of 155 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 68 students dropped out of the school.

43.9%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Paul Mitchell the School-Houston is greatly skewed towards women students, with 93.7% of undergraduate students being women and 6.3% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 364, with 341 women and 23 men.

  • men 6.3% 23 students
  • women 93.7% 341 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 27% 97 students
  • 20-21 20% 74 students
  • 22-24 15% 54 students
  • 18-19 14% 50 students
  • 30-34 13% 46 students
  • 35-39 6% 23 students
  • 40-49 4% 13 students
  • 50-64 1% 5 students

Residency of Students

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

State name Students Count Percentage
Texas 30 93.75%
Louisiana 1 3.12%
Washington 1 3.12%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Paul Mitchell the School-Houston 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)