Paul Mitchell The School Reno
Paul Mitchell The School Reno is a cosmetology school established in 2008 and located at 1600 Holcomb Avenue in Reno, Nevada, operating from a 14,000-square-foot campus. It offers clock-hour programs in cosmetology, nail technology, and instructor training. The school operates as a single campus under the entity Ethan Douglas Corporation, dba Paul Mitchell The School Reno, an independently owned and operated franchisee of Paul Mitchell Advanced Education, LLC.
Accreditation
- School states it is a main campus accredited by NACCAS and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS)
institutional · Recognized by U.S. Department of Education
Verified August 30, 2026Verify on accreditor site
State approval
- Listed in the school's published catalog under 'Regulatory and Accreditation Agencies' as an agency that licenses and regulates the institution; not independently confirmed on the state agency's own site in this session
NV
Nevada State Board of Cosmetology
Programs offered
| Program | Credential | Length | Modality | Tuition | Total cost | Completion | Placement | Licensure | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology | — | Commitment to complete program: 1,600 hours; scheduled start dates listed for 5-day full-time, 3-day full-time, and night part-time cohorts | In person | $19,705 | $22,898 | 87% | 75% | 100% | View |
Data sources
- Paul Mitchell The School Reno — campus home pagePaul Mitchell The School Reno · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- Visit Our Campus / About (founded 2008, 14,000 sq ft, entity name, address, phone, FAFSA code 042031)Paul Mitchell The School Reno · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- Cosmetology program page (tuition, fees, kit, 1,600 hours)Paul Mitchell The School Reno · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- Nail program page (tuition, fees, kit, 600 hours)Paul Mitchell The School Reno · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- Instructor program page (Student Instructor and Provisional Instructor costs and hours)Paul Mitchell The School Reno · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- Consumer Information (NACCAS accreditation statement; calendar year 2024 graduation, placement, licensure rates; CIP/SOC codes)Paul Mitchell The School Reno · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- Cost of Attendance (direct/indirect cost detail; program hour listing)Paul Mitchell The School Reno · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- Paul Mitchell The School Reno school catalog (PDF; ownership/entity, regulatory and accreditation agencies, program hours)Paul Mitchell The School Reno · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- CHEA directory entry — Paul Mitchell The School Reno (institutional accreditation: NACCAS)Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) · Retrieved August 30, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- Is Paul Mitchell The School Reno accredited?
- Yes — Paul Mitchell The School Reno is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. Verify directly on the accreditor's website.
- Where is Paul Mitchell The School Reno located?
- Paul Mitchell The School Reno's main campus is at 1600 Holcomb Avenue, Reno, NV, 89502.
- What programs does Paul Mitchell The School Reno offer?
- Paul Mitchell The School Reno offers 1 programs including Cosmetology.
Cost breakdown by program
Tuition, fees, and books/supplies as published by the school.
Cosmetology
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $19,705
- Fees
- $225
- Books & supplies
- $2,742
- Total program cost
- $22,898
Questions to ask before enrolling
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- Is the program institutionally accredited, or only state-approved?
- These are different things. State approval lets the school operate; accreditation by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education is what lets you use federal financial aid and is required for many professional licensure paths.
- What is the total cost, including all fees, books, supplies, and exam fees?
- Tuition is rarely the full price. Ask for a written total program cost disclosure that itemizes tuition, registration, technology, lab, and book/supply fees, plus any required certification or licensing exam fees.
- How long is the program in clock hours, not just weeks?
- Two programs both labeled "36 weeks" can deliver very different amounts of training. Ask for the total clock hours (or credit hours) and the weekly schedule (full-time, part-time, evenings, weekends).
- What are the most recent completion and job placement rates?
- Ask for the year, the methodology, and the underlying numbers — not just a percentage. A reputable school will share its annual performance fact sheet or gainful-employment disclosure.
- Is there a licensure or certification exam? What is the most recent pass rate?
- For healthcare, beauty, and many trades programs, a state or national exam is required to work in the field. Ask for the school's most recent first-time pass rate.
- What is the refund policy if I withdraw?
- Refund schedules vary widely. Ask to see the written enrollment agreement and the state-mandated cancellation/refund schedule before signing anything.
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Public filings
State regulator records (e.g., California BPPE, Maryland Board of Cosmetologists), federal College Navigator (NCES), and IPEDS data submitted by the institution.
Accreditor directories
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School disclosures
Tuition, fees, program length, and outcomes (completion, placement, licensure pass rate) come from the school's published catalog, performance fact sheets, and gainful-employment disclosures.
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