Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia

Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia is a private for-profit less-than-two-year institution located in West Columbia, South Carolina, within a large suburban area. The school enrolls 379 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 47.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 48% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 86% (IPEDS 2023).

The school offers two programs in personal care services at the one-to-two-year certificate level: Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General and Barbering/Barber. Both programs are structured to prepare students for South Carolina state licensure and employment in salons and barbershops.

West Columbia is a suburban community adjacent to Columbia, the state capital of South Carolina. Paul Mitchell the School draws students from the greater Columbia metropolitan area seeking career-ready training in cosmetology and barbering within an established national school brand.