Cosmetology Cost of Tuition and Supplies

Our current tuition, fees, and supply costs are detailed below.

Prospective students are encouraged to use the Net Price Calculator available on our website to receive a personalized estimate of the cost of attending Paul Mitchell The School Great Lakes.

Transfer students and students who are approved to re-enter their program are assessed a per clock hour rate for the remainder of their program.

TUITION – COSMETOLOGY (1600 HOURS) 
Tuition$16,160.00
Application Fee (non-refundable)25.00
Registration Fee75.00
Kit, Equipment, Textbook, Supplies (non-refundable)4,350.00
Sales Tax (6%) (nonrefundable)261.00
State Board Registration Fee15.00
State Board License Fee63.00
TOTAL COST$20,949.00
TUITION – COSMETOLOGY (1600 HOURS) - Effective July 1, 2025
Tuition$16,160.00
Application Fee (non-refundable)25.00
Registration Fee75.00
Kit, Equipment, Textbook, Supplies (non-refundable)3,950.00
Sales Tax (6%) (non-refundable)261.00
State Board Registration Fee15.00
State Board Licensure Fee63.00
State Board Kit250.00
State Board Kit Sales Tax (6%) (nonrefundable)15.00
TOTAL COSTS$20,814.00
ProgramPer Clock Hour Rate (Transfer and Re-Entry Students Only)
Cosmetology 1600$10.10

A student may request a change in contract when they reach 350 to 700 hours. For each change of contract the student will be charged an additional $50.00.

Note: The total charges for a period of attendance are equivalent to the cost of the entire program, due to the length of the program.

Please contact the school’s Financial Services Leader for payment options. The school accepts cash, credit card, and personal check payments. Financial aid recipients understand that monies received on their behalf are applied first to tuition costs.

Financial aid available to those who qualify.

Per VA regulation, only mandatory fees may be billed to the VA. Students utilizing VA benefits will be responsible for arranging alternate payments for any fees not covered by VA.

At its sole discretion, the school may adjust tuition and kit fees for students that transfer from a school that has closed without notice