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Paul Mitchell the School-Modesto

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 17%
On-time graduation rate 2%

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

While the on-time graduation rate at Paul Mitchell the School-Modesto is reported to be 2%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at Paul Mitchell the School-Modesto is 17% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Paul Mitchell the School-Modesto do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • 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-Modesto 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-Modesto was $14,673. 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-Modesto net price calculator

$14,673

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-Modesto 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 $14,673 $1,193 (9%) $15,165 $15,425 $13,848
2021 $13,480 $1,553 (10%) $13,819 $17,170
2020 $15,033 $7,763 (107%) $15,188 $14,497 $16,948
2019 $7,270 $506 (7%) $7,968 $6,531 $11,059
2018 $7,776 $60 $7,037 $11,389 $9,684
2017 $7,836 $642 (9%) $7,900 $7,998 $8,584
2016 $7,194 $973 (12%) $6,191 $9,782 $11,048
2015 $8,167 $93 (1%) $8,101 $8,781 $8,604
2014 $8,260 -- $7,800 $8,126 $8,543 $9,039

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Paul Mitchell the School-Modesto 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, 62 of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Modesto received on average $4,987 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.

$4,987
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 59 62% $4,837 $285,371
Other Federal Grant 59 62% $4,987 $294,241
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 59 62% $4,987 $294,241

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 79% of freshman students at Paul Mitchell the School-Modesto received $7,414 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,414
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 75 79% $7,414 $556,021
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 75 79% $7,414 $556,021

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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Academic Programs

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

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 198

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 102 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 59 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 25 students

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 12 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 58 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 43 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

74.1%

Dropout Rate

Out of 58 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 15 students dropped out of the school.

25.9%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Paul Mitchell the School-Modesto is greatly skewed towards women students, with 91.9% of undergraduate students being women and 8.1% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 347, with 319 women and 28 men.

  • men 8.1% 28 students
  • women 91.9% 319 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 22% 78 students
  • 22-24 22% 77 students
  • 25-29 21% 74 students
  • 20-21 15% 51 students
  • 30-34 11% 38 students
  • 35-39 4% 15 students
  • 40-49 3% 12 students
  • 50-64 0% 1 students

Residency of Students

The following interactive map shows the residency of undergraduate students who enrolled at Paul Mitchell the School-Modesto in the 2022 academic year.

State name Students Count Percentage
California 34 100.00%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Paul Mitchell the School-Modesto 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