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Paul Mitchell the School-Sacramento

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 81%
On-time graduation rate 69%

Located in Sacramento, California, Paul Mitchell the School-Sacramento 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-Sacramento 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-Sacramento 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Paul Mitchell the School-Sacramento emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Paul Mitchell the School-Sacramento boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , 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 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Paul Mitchell the School-Sacramento are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Barbering/Barber. 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

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Paul Mitchell the School-Sacramento was $14,875. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Paul Mitchell the School-Sacramento net price calculator

$14,875

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average $10,382
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Paul Mitchell the School-Sacramento for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $14,875 $175 (1%) $15,398 $19,082 $17,283 $18,321 $19,082
2021 $15,050 $295 (2%) $14,633 $15,004 $17,071 $17,695 $18,478
2020 $14,755 $1,767 (14%) $14,527 $15,121 $16,184 $18,093 $18,093
2019 $12,988 $806 (6%) $12,401 $12,830 $15,540 $15,440 $16,330
2018 $13,794 $704 (5%) $14,836
2017 $14,498 $2,269 (19%) $17,181 $19,621
2016 $12,229 $18 $14,757
2015 $12,247 $5,354 (30%) $13,326
2014 $17,601 -- $18,162

How does Paul Mitchell the School-Sacramento's $14,875 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for California colleges, that number is $10,382. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Federico Beauty Institute logo Federico Beauty Institute
Sacramento CA
Private $21,074 42% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Paul Mitchell the School-Sacramento during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 50 of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Sacramento received on average $4,858 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.

$4,858
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 45 48% $4,635 $208,557
Other Federal Grant 46 49% $4,953 $227,844
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1 1% $500 $500
Total Grant & Scholarships 47 50% $4,858 $228,344

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 77% of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Sacramento received $7,340 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,340
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 72 77% $7,340 $528,486
Private Loans 2 2% $3,256 $6,511
Total Loans 72 77% $7,431 $534,997

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$15,652
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Paul Mitchell the School-Sacramento sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 297

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 199 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 61 students

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 37 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 80 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 55 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 65 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

81.2%

Dropout Rate

Out of 80 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 15 students dropped out of the school.

18.8%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Paul Mitchell the School-Sacramento is greatly skewed towards women students, with 89.2% of undergraduate students being women and 10.8% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 325, with 290 women and 35 men.

  • men 10.8% 35 students
  • women 89.2% 290 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 23% 76 students
  • 22-24 21% 68 students
  • 18-19 21% 67 students
  • 20-21 15% 50 students
  • 30-34 7% 23 students
  • 35-39 6% 19 students
  • 40-49 4% 14 students
  • 50-64 0% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Paul Mitchell the School-Sacramento offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page 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)