Below Average

Score: 44/100

Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Pleasant Hill, California 94523

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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 (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 61%

Outcomes

C+

60/100

Affordability

44/100

Resources

38/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

25/100

Quick Stats

212

Total Enrollment

61%

Graduation Rate

80%

Retention Rate

26.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $987,631
Avg rent near campus: $2,756/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 94595 (4.0% cap, Walnut Creek)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

75%

Receive Any Aid

57%

Receive Pell Grants

62%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist 110 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 94 grads/yr Barbering/Barber 11 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay's top programs commonly pursue.

Skincare specialists

$42k/yr 97,400 jobs

Makeup artists, theatrical and performance

$50k/yr 7,000 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

212

Total Students

95%

Women

64%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 28%

Hispanic 28%

Black 20%

Asian 10%

Two or More 11%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 64%

25-64 (Adult) 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay?

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 Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay?

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

What is the graduation rate at Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay?

The graduation rate at Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay is 61%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay a good school?

Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay has a Repit College Score of 44/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

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

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

How many students attend Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay?

Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay has a total enrollment of 212 students.

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