Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia
Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in West Columbia, SC. It offers 5 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and the 2025 tuition and fees is $18,575. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist programs ($16,042). The length of the program is 1,500 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 11 months.
The following table shows the 5 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $18,575 | $2,994 | 1,500 Hours | 11 Months | $16,042 |
| 2 | Barbering/Barber | $18,575 | $2,790 | 1,500 Hours | 11 Months | $14,546 |
| 3 | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $9,575 | $1,977 | 600 Hours | 5 Months | $9,978 |
| 4 | Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | $5,600 | $658 | 750 Hours | 6 Months | $7,334 |
| 5 | Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | $3,000 | $1,075 | 300 Hours | 3 Months | $5,356 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 256 students attended Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 13 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 7 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 20 (full-time) and 13 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia is 69% and the retention rate is 100% at the school.
| Student Population | 256 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 69% |
| Number of Faculty | 20 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia is $18,575
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
59% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,295 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $18,575 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $2,994 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $16,878 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $14,975 |
| Average Financial Amount | $5,295 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia offers 5 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 235 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 3 | 0 | 113 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 | 122 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 235 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 235 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 113 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 122 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 113 completers |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | ✕ | 43 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | ✕ | 35 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | ✕ | 35 |
| Total | 113 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 122 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 98 |
| Barbering/Barber | ✕ | 24 |
| Total | 122 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 256 students have enrolled into Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia. By gender, 37 male and 219 female students are attending the school.
There are 105 White (41.02%), 125 Black/African American (48.83%), 18 Hispanic (7.03%), and 26 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 256 | 37 | 219 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 125 | 22 | 103 |
| Hispanic | 18 | 2 | 16 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 105 | 10 | 95 |
| Two More | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Un-Known | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 1008 Meeting St, West Columbia, SC
- 803-772-2232
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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