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Is Paul Mitchell the School-Raleigh Worth It?

Raleigh, NC · Large city · 130 students · Data: College Scorecard, June 2026 release

Paul Mitchell the School-Raleigh is a For-Profit institution located in large city in Raleigh, NC. It enrolls approximately 130 students. 14% of students finish within 6 years (150% of normal time) — low, which is a red flag worth researching before enrolling. Only 33% of borrowers are making progress on their loans 3 years after leaving school — a warning sign about post-graduation outcomes.

Paul Mitchell the School-Raleigh by the numbers

Most awards here are certificates, and the largest program area is Personal & Culinary Services (100% of awards). 49% of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant. 48% take out federal student loans. 80% of full-time students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1. 28% of undergraduates attend part-time. The average age at entry is 24. It is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. The Department of Education does not publish a median earnings figure for this school, so we do not show one.

Pell Grant Recipients
49%
Federal Loan Borrowers
48%
First-Year Retention
80%
Student-Faculty Ratio
11:1
Part-Time Students
28%
Women Enrolled
96%
Avg Age at Entry
24
Highest Award
certificate

Programs offered (share of awards)

  • Personal & Culinary Services: 100%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (official API). Fields the government does not report for this school are left out, never estimated.

WHERE THIS CAMPUS STANDS

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Source: FIRE 2027 College Free Speech Rankings (student survey fielded 2026 by College Pulse)

Avg Net Price / Year
$18,166
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,500
Median Earnings (10yr)
N/A
4-yr Grad Rate
14%
3-yr Loan Repayment
33%
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