Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville
- Graduation Rate
- 84% A
- Most students who enroll finish their degree here
- Net Price
- $26,955 D
- 57% more than the typical college
- Enrollment
- 107
Bottom line: A C- overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges.
What The Data Says
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A C- overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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A 84% graduation rate — 48% above the national average.
About Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville
Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private for-profit College
- Enrollment
- 107
- Setting
- Suburban
- Primary Strengths
- Culinary & Personal Services
Why students choose Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
This school does not report a competitive admit rate — most qualified applicants are admitted.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $26,955 a year after grants and scholarships — 57% above the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduate earnings aren't reported for this school yet.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville, located in Merrillville, Indiana, enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 84%.
- Retention Rate
- 33%
- Diversity Index
- 0.34
- First-Gen Students
- 43%
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $26,955. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $22,025 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $9,833 in federal student loans.
- Avg Net Price
- $26,955
- Median Debt
- $9,833
- Pell Grant Rate
- 43%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 67%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $22,025
- Family Income $110K+
- $29,420
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
- 6 Years After Entry
- $23,477
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (1)
- 4%
- 100% (1)
- 4%
- 100% (1)
- 4%
- 100% (1)
- 4%
How Paul Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Culinary & Personal Services 100% $20,312 early-career
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville, located in Merrillville, Indiana, enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 84%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $26,955. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $22,025 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $9,833 in federal student loans.
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