Mitchell College
- 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 642 students (90% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 55%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 642 students
- Private-state tuition: $30,012
- Acceptance Rate: 78%
- Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
- Minority enrollment: 48%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Mitchell College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 149 teachers has grown by 106% over five years.
Mitchell College
(CT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
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 17% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five years.
The Mitchell College diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
642 students
2,288 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
578 students
712 students
# Part-Time Students
64 students
1,576 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
633 students
90 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
17%
26%
% Black
14%
17%
% White
52%
45%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
8%
4%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.70
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 5% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$30,012
$21,887
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
75%
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,000
$7,350
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$4,666
Acceptance Rate
78%
91%
SAT Reading
n/a
500
SAT Math
n/a
510
ACT Composite
n/a
23
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Mitchell College is University of Connecticut-Avery Point (1.7 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
1084 Shennecossett Rd
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 486-2000
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 486-2000
1.7 miles
| 559 students
574 New London Turnpike
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 215-9000
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 215-9000
12.5 miles
| 3,304 students
100 Training Hill Rd
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 343-5701
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 343-5701
30.5 miles
| 2,424 students
742 Upper Maple St
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 932-4000
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 932-4000
35.7 miles
| 1,299 students
Great Path
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 512-3000
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 512-3000
38.1 miles
| 5,511 students
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