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 778 students (85% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 47%.
- Mitchell College is one of 3 community colleges within New London County, CT.
- The nearest community college to Mitchell College is University of Connecticut-Avery Point (1.7 miles away).
Top Placements
Mitchell College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Mitchell College | (CT) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 37 staff | 71 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 778 students | 2,814 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 22:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 661 students | 971 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 117 students | 1,843 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 540 | 204 |
| % Asian | - | 3% |
| % Hispanic | 15% | 16% |
| % Black | 9% | 13% |
| % White | 69% | 53% |
| % Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 12% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.66 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $32,800 | $35,100 |
Source: 2016 (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 University of Connecticut-Avery Point (1.7 miles away).
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