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WELCOME TO PAUL MITCHELL
THE SCHOOL COLUMBIA

Bring your natural curiosity and creative spirit to West Columbia as you explore the world of cosmetology at Paul Mitchell The School Columbia. Situated just three miles from the University of South Carolina campus, our convenient location on Highway 1 (Meeting Street) offers accessibility from every direction, including areas like Irmo, Hopkins, Orangeburg, Blythewood, Lake Murray, Pontiac, and Red Bank. A nearby bus route offers easy commuting options.

Our 17,000-square-foot beauty school in West Columbia, SC, puts you within minutes of attractions like Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, Williams-Brice Stadium, and the popular Timmerman Trail, not to mention easy access to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Our beautiful facility is wheelchair accessible, with plenty of parking and nearby restaurants and amenities. Living in Columbia offers manageable commutes, family-friendly communities with affordable costs of living, a beautiful downtown area, and plenty of ways to spend time outdoors.

Explore the artistry and precision of the works on display at Columbia Museum of Art. Relax in Congaree National Park for the day and watch the fireflies at night, or spend your free time camping, fishing, boating, canoeing, and kayaking at Lake Murray. Grab an ice cream cone, watch a puppet show at the Columbia Marionette Theatre, or do some shopping at Soda City Market. You can even plan a weekend away at Myrtle Beach or any of the national forests and parks within driving distance. With all that Columbia offers, you’ll never run out of things to do.

Explore everything Paul Mitchell The School Columbia has to offer while you start your education journey in the beauty, cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, or nail industry. See below to learn about our education programs, guest services, directions to our campus, and more.

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Guided and supervised by licensed stylists, our students—we call them Future Professionals—pamper guests and deliver a premium service experience. Our student stylists, cut color and hone their craft as they complete their education.

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We’re located in a prime location in the Vista, Columbia’s trendy downtown arts and entertainment district. This lively destination is filled with boutiques, restaurants, museums, and much more.

 

Ready to enroll, or interested in taking a tour of our Columbia campus? Click the link below or contact our admissions department at 803-772-2232. We look forward to meeting you!

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Paul Mitchell The School Columbia
ADDRESS

1008 meeting st. , west columbia, SC 29169

PROGRAMS OFFERED

Barbering Programs, Cosmetology Programs, Esthetics Programs, Instructor Programs, Nail Programs

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Paul Mitchell The School Columbia
FAFSA CODE

E02123

ADDRESS

1008 Meeting St.,
West Columbia, SC 29169

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803-772-2232

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PMSC COLUMBIA LLC, dba Paul Mitchell The School Columbia

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Paul Mitchell The School Columbia is nationally accredited by National Accrediting Commissions of Career Arts & Sciences, Inc (NACCAS). The National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS) is recognized by the United States Department of Education as a national accrediting agency for postsecondary schools and departments of cosmetology arts and sciences, and massage therapy, including those offered via Distance Education.

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