Paul Mitchell the School-San Jose

San Jose, CA · Private for-profit · offers Certificate degrees

Large city

—Acceptance rate
$31,084Average net price / year
28%Graduation rate
—Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
—Median debt at graduation
91Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
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Total cost of attendance
$36,485
Average net price
$31,084

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$29,232
$30–48k
$29,040
$48–75k
$29,850
$75–110k
$34,771
$110k+
$36,485

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
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Outcomes

Graduation rate
28%
First-year retention
37%
Median earnings (10 yrs)
—
Median debt (graduates)
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Students with Pell grants
84%
Students with federal loans
81%

Students

Undergraduates
91
Part-time
0%
Women / men
95% / 5%
White
18%
Hispanic
65%
Black
7%
Asian
10%
International
1%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
8:1
Accreditor
National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences
Website
paulmitchell.edu/sanjose
Also known as
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Most popular fields

  • Personal & Culinary Services – 100% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

How much does Paul Mitchell the School-San Jose cost?

The average net price after grants is $31,084 per year; in-state tuition and fees are — and the full cost of attendance is $36,485.

What is the graduation rate?

28% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.