C+

Above Average

Score: 57/100

Hilltop Beauty School

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Daly City, California 94014

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Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 86%

Outcomes

B+

78/100

Affordability

C+

61/100

Resources

C+

56/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

33/100

Quick Stats

Total Enrollment

86%

Graduation Rate

100%

Retention Rate

15.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

64%

Receive Any Aid

64%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 39 grads/yr Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist 15 grads/yr Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor 6 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Hilltop Beauty School's top programs commonly pursue.

Makeup artists, theatrical and performance

$50k/yr 7,000 jobs

Skincare specialists

$42k/yr 97,400 jobs

Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

$35k/yr 575,200 jobs

Manicurists and pedicurists

$35k/yr 210,100 jobs

Shampooers

$31k/yr 18,500 jobs

Barbers

$39k/yr 76,000 jobs

Student Demographics

Total Students

95%

Women

16%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 1%

Hispanic 67%

Black 5%

Asian 16%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 16%

25-64 (Adult) 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Hilltop Beauty School?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Hilltop Beauty School?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Hilltop Beauty School?

The graduation rate at Hilltop Beauty School is 86%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.

Is Hilltop Beauty School a good school?

Hilltop Beauty School has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Hilltop Beauty School?

Hilltop Beauty School has a total enrollment of 79 students.

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