Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and the 2024 tuition and fees is $15,750. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist programs ($16,042). The length of the program is 1,500 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 11 months.
The following table shows the 4 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City.
Tuition & Completion Time for 4 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $15,750$2,7251,500 Hours11 Months $16,042
2Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $7,525$2,500600 Hours6 Months $9,978
3Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage $8,775$1,700750 Hours7 Months $12,154
4Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $3,325$1,500400 Hours4 Months $5,356

Important Academic Statistics

Total 76 students attended Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 7 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 4 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 14 (full-time) and 4 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City is 58% and the retention rate is 100% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population76
Graduation Rate58%
Number of Faculty11
Student to Faculty Ratio12 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City is $15,750 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
66% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,009 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$15,750
Books & Supplies$2,725
Off-Campus Room & Board$17,351
Off-Campus Expenses$15,383
Average Financial Amount$4,009

Offered Certificate Programs

Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City offers 4 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 73 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate3053
2 Years Certificate1020
Total4073

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 73 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 53 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 20 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 31 completers
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist20
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist11
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 22 completers
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage22
Total53
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 20 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist20
Total20

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 76 students have enrolled into Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City. By gender, 4 male and 72 female students are attending the school.
There are 57 White (75.00%), 2 Black/African American (2.63%), 1 Asian (1.32%), and 16 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total76472
American Indian/Native American606
Asian101
Black/African American202
Hispanic000
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White57453
Two More10010
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000

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