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Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Students retention rate 82%
On-time graduation rate 68%

Located in San Diego, California, Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego boasts an impressive student retention rate of 82% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 67%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences
The most popular programs at Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Barbering/Barber, Make-Up Artist/Specialist. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Barbering/Barber

Make-Up Artist/Specialist

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 76 of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego received on average $5,783 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,783
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 85 72% $5,749 $488,624
Other Federal Grant 89 75% $5,669 $504,562
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 16 14% $996 $15,938
Total Grant & Scholarships 90 76% $5,783 $520,500

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego students is 68.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 72.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 33.3%.

68.0%

  • white 72.7% 8 students
  • unknown 83.3% 5 students
  • hispanic 50.0% 4 students

Service Offerings

Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)