Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa
Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa is a private for-profit trade school in Costa Mesa, California, enrolling about 395 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 82.43% at 150% of normal time.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $21,920 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 395 57.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 82.43%
Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa: what the data shows
Common questions about Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa?
Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa is located in Costa Mesa, CA (ZIP 92626).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa public or private?
Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa cost?
Average net price after aid: $21,920.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $20,550 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $21,891 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $22,252 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $24,052 |
| $110,001+ | $25,241 |
How big is Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa?
Total enrollment: 395 students.
About 57% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa?
150%-time completion rate: 82.43%.
First-year retention: 86.4%.
What do graduates of Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa earn?
Median earnings: $23,724 six years after entry; $26,897 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,000.
40.49% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (333 completions)
- Cosmetology & Personal Grooming Services (143 completions)
- Architectural Sciences and Technology (134 completions)
- CIP 120402 (56 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 82.43%; median earnings $26,897 at 10 years; net price $21,920. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$21,920
2024 Value
In 2024 Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,920.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$87,680 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$21,920 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa.
Financial Aid by Income Level
40.49% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
47.95% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $17,717 |
| 2014 | — | — | $17,955 |
| 2015 | — | — | $18,029 |
| 2016 | — | — | $14,689 |
| 2017 | — | — | $14,960 |
| 2018 | — | — | $20,211 |
| 2019 | — | — | $13,309 |
| 2020 | — | — | $16,846 |
| 2021 | — | — | $19,432 |
| 2022 | — | — | $10,890 |
| 2023 | — | — | $12,063 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
57.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa in 2024 is 395 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
86.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
1.35% 100% Completion Time
82.43% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 1.35% of students graduating from Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa.
Return on Investment
$13,000 Median Student Debt
$26,897 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
48.33% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
206.76% Return on Investment
4.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa.
Top Programs by Completions
4 Programs Reporting Data
Cosmetology & Personal Grooming Services: 143 completions
Architectural Sciences and Technology: 134 completions
CIP 12.0402: 56 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 333 completions
Most popular programs at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa graduates.
About
Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa is a private for-profit institution located in Costa Mesa, CA, offering 4 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 395 students. The institution maintains a 82.43% graduation rate. Approximately 40.49% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 82.43% graduation rate, Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
FAQ
How much does Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa cost?
Reported in-state tuition is N/A and average net price is $21,920 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa earn?
Median earnings are $23,724 six years after entry and $26,897 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa?
The 150%-time completion rate is 82.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,000.
How big is Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa?
Total enrollment is about 395 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa public or private?
Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa is a private for-profit institution located in Costa Mesa, CA.
Is Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa an HBCU?
No. Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa a tribal college?
No. Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa reports 47.9% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.