Student Population Changes
The average student population over the last 11 years is 232 where 256 students are attending the school for the academic year 2024-2025.
Total enrollment fluctuated between 2016 and 2025, with 6 year-over-year increases and 3 decreases. It peaked at 300 students in 2024 and was lowest at 199 in 2021. Overall, enrollment rose from 200 to 256 students, a net gain of 56 (28%).
The following table and chart illustrate the changes in student population by gender at Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia since 2015.
Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity Changes
The percentage of white students is 41.02% and the percentage of black students is 48.83% at Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia. Hispanic students comprise 7.03% of the student body.
Over the past 10 years, the racial composition has shifted. The percentage of white students decreased from 52.00% to 41.02%. Black student enrollment increased from 38.50% to 48.83%. Hispanic student representation expanded from 5.00% to 7.03%.
The overall racial diversity, measured by the Census Bureau Diversity Index, is 0.5877 which indicates that moderately diverse. This increased from 0.5779 a decade ago, suggesting that racial diversity has improved.
The following table and chart illustrate the student population trends by race/ethnicity at Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia over the past 11 years (2015-2025).
Distance Learning (Online Courses) Enrollment Changes
Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia does not offer online degree/certificate programs. All Students have enrolled in on-campus programs.