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Paul Mitchell the School-Normal

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 19 to 1
Students retention rate 94%

Located in Normal, Illinois, Paul Mitchell the School-Normal 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-Normal 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-Normal 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-Normal is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Illinois is 14-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.

Paul Mitchell the School-Normal boasts an impressive student retention rate of 94% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% 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-Normal are Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. 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

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

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-Normal was $12,687. 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-Normal net price calculator

$12,687

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

Illinois's average $13,084
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Paul Mitchell the School-Normal 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 $12,687 $797 (6%) $13,055 $13,607 $13,642 $16,637 $16,637
2021 $13,484 $832 (7%) $14,256 $15,175 $15,260 $17,514 $17,905
2020 $12,652 $4,076 (24%) $12,324 $13,454 $15,601 $17,233 $18,419
2019 $16,728 $2,292 (16%) $13,528 $20,035 $17,406 $19,824 $18,990
2018 $14,436 $4,528 (24%) $12,352 $13,597 $14,602 $18,642 $16,136
2017 $18,964 $1,313 (7%) $18,352 $18,865 $21,077 $24,174 $24,174
2016 $17,651 $87 $17,547 $18,975 $21,752 $22,612 $22,612
2015 $17,738 $1,311 (8%) $17,928 $17,966 $20,851 $21,458 $21,756
2014 $16,427 -- $17,037 $18,667 $21,049 $21,049 $21,049

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Paul Mitchell the School-Normal 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, 92 of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Normal received on average $4,028 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.

$4,028
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 13 50% $4,236 $55,071
Other Federal Grant 14 54% $3,977 $55,671
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 20 77% $2,050 $41,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 24 92% $4,028 $96,671

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 81% of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Normal received $9,892 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,892
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 21 81% $9,892 $207,739
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 21 81% $9,892 $207,739

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-Normal sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 61

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 60 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 35 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 0 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 32 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

91.4%

Dropout Rate

Out of 35 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 3 students dropped out of the school.

8.6%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Paul Mitchell the School-Normal is greatly skewed towards women students, with 95.3% of undergraduate students being women and 4.7% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 107, with 102 women and 5 men.

  • men 4.7% 5 students
  • women 95.3% 102 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 36% 38 students
  • 20-21 30% 32 students
  • 25-29 13% 14 students
  • 22-24 12% 13 students
  • 30-34 5% 5 students
  • 35-39 3% 3 students
  • 40-49 2% 2 students

Residency of Students

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

State name Students Count Percentage
Illinois 13 100.00%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Paul Mitchell the School-Normal 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)