- Mitchell College, a private, higher education institution, provides a transforming educational experience. Within a diverse and student-centered community and with an emphasis on holistic student development, Mitchell College supports individual learning differences, nurtures untapped academic potential, and instills the professional knowledge and skills needed for students to contribute to an ever changing world.
School Highlights
Mitchell College serves 599 students (92% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 47%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Private-state tuition: $30,012
- Acceptance Rate: 74%
- Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
- Minority enrollment: 65%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Mitchell College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 149 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Mitchell College
(CT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
149 staff
154 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Mitchell College has declined by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Mitchell College diversity score of 0.74 is more than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
599 students
2,094 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
553 students
789 students
# Part-Time Students
46 students
1,305 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
599 students
318 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
553 students
789 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
13 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
46 students
2,023 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
86 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
550 students
80 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
32%
21%
% Black
15%
14%
% White
35%
53%
% Two or more races
5%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
8%
4%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
16%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
1.17%
1.38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,800
$34,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $30,012 is more than the state average of $21,887. The private state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$30,012
$21,887
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
74%
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,500
$8,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$4,356
Acceptance Rate
74%
91%
SAT Reading
n/a
500
SAT Math
n/a
510
ACT Composite
n/a
23
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mitchell College cost?
Mitchell College's private state tuition is approximately $30,012.
What is the acceptance rate of Mitchell College?
The acceptance rate of Mitchell College is 74%, which is lower than the state average of 91%.
What is Mitchell College's ranking?
Mitchell College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Connecticut for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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The nearest community college to Mitchell College is University of Connecticut-Avery Point (1.7 miles away)
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