Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri Columbia campus
Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri Columbia logo

Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri Columbia

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 18 to 1
Students retention rate 63%
On-time graduation rate 5%

Located in Columbia, Missouri, Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri Columbia 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-Missouri Columbia 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-Missouri Columbia 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 student-to-faculty ratio at Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri Columbia is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Missouri is 16-to-1, while the national average is 16-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri Columbia is reported to be 5%, 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%.

The retention rate of students at Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri Columbia is 63% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Missouri is 72%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri Columbia 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-Missouri Columbia are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, 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.

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

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-Missouri Columbia was $17,144. 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-Missouri Columbia net price calculator

$17,144

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-Missouri Columbia 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 $17,144 $2,256 (12%) $17,007 $22,208
2021 $19,400 $9,251 (91%) $20,324 $20,925
2020 $10,149 $2,472 (20%) $9,922 $10,155 $15,917
2019 $12,621 $1,208 (9%) $12,712 $14,641 $15,316 $17,601
2018 $13,829 $51 $13,239 $14,784 $15,971 $18,109
2017 $13,778 $2,006 (17%) $13,045 $14,863 $16,163 $18,088 $18,088
2016 $11,772 $1,977 (20%) $12,183 $15,407 $16,193 $16,193
2015 $9,795 $1,087 (10%) $9,295 $10,261 $13,341
2014 $10,882 -- $9,316 $8,396 $12,746 $13,479

How does Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri Columbia's $17,144 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
Lynnes Welding Training logo Lynnes Welding Training
Fargo ND
Private $10,330 40% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

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

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

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 56 of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri Columbia received on average $5,069 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.

$5,069
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 10 56% $5,069 $50,687
Other Federal Grant 10 56% $5,069 $50,687
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 10 56% $5,069 $50,687

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 78% of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri Columbia received $7,381 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,381
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 14 78% $7,381 $103,334
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 14 78% $7,381 $103,334

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.

NO DATA
NO DATA
NO DATA

Academic Programs

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

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 58

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 39 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 19 students

Barbering/Barber

No graduate

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 37 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 26 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

70.3%

Dropout Rate

Out of 37 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 11 students dropped out of the school.

29.7%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri Columbia is greatly skewed towards women students, with 92.5% of undergraduate students being women and 7.5% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 134, with 124 women and 10 men.

  • men 7.5% 10 students
  • women 92.5% 124 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 32% 43 students
  • 20-21 19% 26 students
  • 22-24 14% 19 students
  • 25-29 13% 17 students
  • 30-34 10% 14 students
  • 35-39 7% 10 students
  • 40-49 2% 3 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-Missouri Columbia in the 2022 academic year.

State name Students Count Percentage
Missouri 2 66.67%
Illinois 1 33.33%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri Columbia offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational