- 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 442 students (82% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 76%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 442 students
- Private-state tuition: $30,012
- Acceptance Rate: 95%
- Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 50%
- 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 41 teachers has declined by 72% over five years.
Mitchell College
(CT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1938
Campus Size
68 acres
Total Faculty
41 staff
130 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Mitchell College has declined by 26% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 4:1 over five years.
The Mitchell College diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.82. The school's diversity has declined by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
442 students
1,412 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
364 students
664 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
78 students
748 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
442 students
1,089 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
364 students
664 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
78 students
285 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
550 students
550 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
2%
% Asian
2%
9%
% Hispanic
21%
17%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
15%
20%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
50%
24%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.82
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.6218%
n/a
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,800
$35,100
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $30,012 is more than the state average of $24,731. The private state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$30,012
$24,731
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
88%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,500
$8,000
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$4,678
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
95%
75%
Source: 2025 (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 95%, which is higher than the state average of 75%.
What is Mitchell College's ranking?
Mitchell College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Connecticut for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Mitchell College is University of Connecticut-Avery Point (1.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1084 Shennecossett Rd
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 405-9000
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 405-9000
1.7 miles
Enrollment: 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Acceptance rate: 88% In-state tuition: $10,658 Out-state tuition: $30,838 Minority enrollment: 40%
574 New London Turnpike
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 215-9000
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 215-9000
12.5 miles
Enrollment: 3,019 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Acceptance rate: 70% In-state tuition: $4,168 Out-state tuition: $12,504 Minority enrollment: 94%
Middlesex Community College
Public
100 Training Hill Rd
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 343-5701
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 343-5701
30.5 miles
Enrollment: 1,988 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 In-state tuition: $3,866 Out-state tuition: $11,558 Minority enrollment: 96%
742 Upper Maple St
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 932-4000
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 932-4000
35.7 miles
Enrollment: 1,118 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Acceptance rate: 70% In-state tuition: $3,866 Out-state tuition: $11,558 Minority enrollment: 97%
Manchester Community College
Public
Great Path
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 512-3000
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 512-3000
38.1 miles
Enrollment: 4,494 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 In-state tuition: $3,866 Out-state tuition: $11,558 Minority enrollment: 97%
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