School Highlights
Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego serves 225 students (90% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 72%
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 years (below associate)
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
25 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
4
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego has declined by 22% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Paul Mitchell the School-San Diego diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
225 students
2,140 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
202 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
23 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
225 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
202 students
967 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
23 students
5,816 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
42%
46%
% Black
8%
7%
% White
28%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
5%
% Unknown races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
56%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,700
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
68%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,556
$10,063
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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