Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | Not available | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | Not available | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | Not available | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $18,176 | State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 36.76% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 37.84% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Palomar Institute of Cosmetology pays approximately $18,176 per year after grants and aid. This is below the California average of $19,695 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Palomar Institute of Cosmetology?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.
Palomar Institute of Cosmetology net price
$18,176
California average
$19,695
National average
$17,506
Palomar Institute of Cosmetology Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at Not available and average net price at $18,176. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
Not available
Current net price
$18,176
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Palomar Institute of Cosmetology in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$23,451
Undergraduates
173
10-Year Median Earnings - Palomar Institute of Cosmetology vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Palomar Institute of Cosmetology graduates earn about 0.5x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Palomar Institute of Cosmetology?
Undergraduates
173
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
36.76%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
37.84%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 36.76% of Palomar Institute of Cosmetology students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 37.84% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Palomar Institute of Cosmetology
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Palomar Institute of Cosmetology's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Palomar Institute of Cosmetology lists National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
Palomar Institute of Cosmetology is listed at 355 Via Vera Cruz #3, San Marcos, CA 92078. Accreditor: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Compare Schools
Compare Palomar Institute of Cosmetology with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palomar Institute of Cosmetology | Not available | Not available | $18,176 | $23,451 |
| Samuel Merritt University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $143,238 |
| Harvey Mudd College | 13.06% | $66,255 | $32,492 | $138,687 |
| California Institute of Technology | 3.14% | $63,255 | $18,902 | $128,566 |
| Stanford University | 3.91% | $62,484 | $12,136 | $124,080 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Palomar Institute of Cosmetology's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Palomar Institute of Cosmetology in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
What is Palomar Institute of Cosmetology's average net price?
Palomar Institute of Cosmetology's average net price in the local dataset is $18,176.
What does Palomar Institute of Cosmetology cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $15,048 for Palomar Institute of Cosmetology students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Palomar Institute of Cosmetology's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $23,451 for Palomar Institute of Cosmetology.
Is Palomar Institute of Cosmetology accredited?
Palomar Institute of Cosmetology's accreditor in the local dataset is National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
How many students attend Palomar Institute of Cosmetology?
The local dataset lists 173 undergraduate students at Palomar Institute of Cosmetology.
What percentage of Palomar Institute of Cosmetology students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Palomar Institute of Cosmetology in the local dataset is 36.76%.
What is the federal loan rate at Palomar Institute of Cosmetology?
The federal loan rate for Palomar Institute of Cosmetology in the local dataset is 37.84%.
Where should I verify Palomar Institute of Cosmetology data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Palomar Institute of Cosmetology or the latest official federal education data.