The campus of Paul Mitchell is in Cranston, RI, which is a small city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Paul Mitchell include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.
The school is known for its programs in beauty and cosmetology.
Its open admissions system makes Paul Mitchell an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2007-2008, the school had 320 students enrolled (310 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at Paul Mitchell are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our school's mission is to provide a quality educational system to prepare students to pass the state board examination and to gain employment within the field of Cosmetology. We are passionately committed to provide a solid educational foundation to empower our team in the pursuit of excellence and we strongly believe that when people come first, success will follow."
More complete details are provided below.
Paul Mitchell The School Rhode Island
379 Atwood Ave
Cranston, RI 02920
http://www.paulmitchelltheschool.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 157 | cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist |
Number of programs and degrees for Paul Mitchell in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 122 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 35 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Paul Mitchell had a total enrollment of 320 students (310 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 46% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 89 % |
| Part-Time | 72 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 81% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Cranston, Rhode Island for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Rhode Island Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Paul Mitchell participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2531802)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Paul Mitchell Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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