Mitchell College

437 Pequot Avenue
New London, CT 06320
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Tel: (860) 701-5000
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  • 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 665 students (83% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the state average of 53%.

Top Placements

Mitchell College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Connecticut for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Mitchell College(CT) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelFour or more yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate not-for-profitPublic
Total Faculty37 staff154 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Mitchell College has declined by 14% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Mitchell College diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 46% over five years.
Total Enrollment665 students3,023 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio18:119:1
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# Full-Time Students553 students654 students
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# Part-Time Students112 students2,369 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		633204
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
-
% Asian
2%
4%
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% Hispanic
14%
23%
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% Black
12%
17%
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% White
47%
47%
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% Two or more races
4%
3%
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% Non Resident races
4%
3%
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% Unknown races
16%
3%
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Diversity Score0.720.69
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$32,800$35,100
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Finances and Admission

The private state tuition of $30,012 is more than the state average of $21,401. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$30,012$21,401
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid100%76%
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Median Debt for Graduates$25,000$7,897
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,500$4,500
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Acceptance Rate83%38%
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • 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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Mitchell College is Three Rivers Community College (12.5 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Three Rivers Community College
    Three Rivers Community College Photo - Three Rivers Community College has a state-of-the-art, safe, modern and accessible campus.
    Public
    3,997 students | 12.50 Mi574 New London Turnpike
    Norwich,  CT  06360
    (860) 215-9000     12.503,997
  • Middlesex Community College
    Public
    2,547 students | 30.50 Mi100 Training Hill Rd
    Middletown,  CT  06457
    (860) 343-5701     30.502,547
  • Quinebaug Valley Community College
    Public
    1,335 students | 35.70 Mi742 Upper Maple St
    Danielson,  CT  06239
    (860) 932-4000     35.701,335
  • Manchester Community College
    Public
    6,003 students | 38.10 MiGreat Path
    Manchester,  CT  06040
    (860) 512-3000     38.106,003
  • New England Institute of Technology
    New England Institute of Technology Photo - NEIT - East Greenwich Campus_5
    Private, non-profit
    2,516 students | 38.50 MiOne New England Tech Boulevard
    East Greenwich,  RI  02818
    (401) 467-7744     38.502,516
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 665 students
  • Private-state tuition: $30,012
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 53%
Did You Know?
For Connecticut public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,995 per year for in-state students and $11,928 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $21,401 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Connecticut community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Connecticut is Capital Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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