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Paul Mitchell the School-Springfield

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 21 to 1
Students retention rate 81%
On-time graduation rate 14%

Located in Springfield, Missouri, Paul Mitchell the School-Springfield 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-Springfield 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-Springfield 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-Springfield is reported to be 14%, 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, Missouri state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 69%.

Paul Mitchell the School-Springfield boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 72% 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-Springfield are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Barbering/Barber, 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/Cosmetologist, General

Program Length 11 months
Tuition and Fees $15,000
Books and Supplies $1,975
Total Cost $16,975

Barbering/Barber

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-Springfield was $14,210. 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-Springfield net price calculator

$14,210

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

Missouri's average $13,174
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Paul Mitchell the School-Springfield 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 $14,210 $2,905 (26%) $13,124 $14,228 $16,186 $18,412
2021 $11,305 $7,234 (39%) $11,469 $11,969 $16,241 $14,161 $15,882
2020 $18,539 $5,398 (41%) $17,995 $17,708 $18,999 $22,787
2019 $13,141 $360 (3%) $14,521 $14,890 $15,923
2018 $12,781 $1,701 (15%) $13,302 $15,798 $17,708 $19,103 $19,103
2017 $11,080 $4,181 (27%) $15,350 $16,878 $19,766
2016 $15,261 $126 $16,333 $19,905
2015 $15,387 $3,261 (27%) $18,634
2014 $12,126 -- $16,214 $15,985

How does Paul Mitchell the School-Springfield's $14,210 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Missouri colleges, that number is $13,174. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
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Fargo ND
Private $10,330 27% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

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

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

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 63 of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Springfield received on average $4,289 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.

$4,289
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 17 63% $4,289 $72,905
Other Federal Grant 17 63% $4,289 $72,905
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 17 63% $4,289 $72,905

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 81% of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Springfield received $7,614 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,614
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 22 81% $7,614 $167,503
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 22 81% $7,614 $167,503

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-Springfield sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 163

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 91 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 43 students

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 29 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 52 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 7 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 35 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

67.3%

Dropout Rate

Out of 52 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 17 students dropped out of the school.

32.7%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Paul Mitchell the School-Springfield is greatly skewed towards women students, with 89.2% of undergraduate students being women and 10.8% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 250, with 223 women and 27 men.

  • men 10.8% 27 students
  • women 89.2% 223 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 20-21 25% 62 students
  • 18-19 24% 61 students
  • 22-24 21% 52 students
  • 25-29 16% 40 students
  • 30-34 8% 19 students
  • 40-49 2% 6 students
  • 35-39 2% 5 students
  • 50-64 1% 2 students

Residency of Students

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

State name Students Count Percentage
Missouri 2 100.00%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Paul Mitchell the School-Springfield 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

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families