Mitchell Community College, a learning-centered institution, provides affordable, high-quality educational and training programs and services to meet the changing and diverse lifelong learning needs of a multi-culturally diverse citizenry who live and work in a global society.
School Highlights
Mitchell Community College serves 4,087 students (21% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is same as the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 4,087 students
In-state tuition: $2,404
Out-state tuition: $8,548
Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
Minority enrollment: 32%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 320 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Mitchell Community College
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
The student population of Mitchell Community College has grown by 26% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Mitchell Community College diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,087 students
2,542 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
845 students
766 students
# Part-Time Students
3,242 students
1,813 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
408 students
316 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
845 students
766 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,242 students
1,990 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
717 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
12%
13%
% Black
9%
21%
% White
68%
52%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.66
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3008%
0.3684%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4286%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,500
$27,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,404 is less than the state average of $3,915. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,548 is less than the state average of $9,508. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,404
$3,915
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,548
$9,508
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
62%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,865
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,846
Acceptance Rate
n/a
82%
SAT Reading
n/a
488
SAT Math
n/a
498
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
13
ACT Math
n/a
16
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Mitchell Community College is a comprehensive, open-admissions
community college dedicated to meeting the post-secondary education
and training needs of the citizens of Iredell County and
surrounding areas. The college provides an array of high quality
programs at low cost in an historically rich environment. Mitchell
is a student-centered institution where all persons are encouraged
to develop their abilities in a community that respects diversity
and is supportive of individual achievement. Concerned with the
social, civic, cultural, and economic development of the community
as a whole, instructional programs are focused on meeting the
educational and training needs of all persons over eighteen years
of age and persons sixteen years of age and older with special
needs. Mitchell Community College has a long and distinguished
history as an educational institution. Established in 1852, it
began as a Presbyterian female college. Today, it has evolved into
a modern comprehensive community college.The college has also been
fortunate to have a strong relationship with the community of
Statesville. Mitchell Community College commits its resources to
provide associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs to meet
the pre-service and in-service work force development needs for
industry, business, government, and service occupations; to provide
associate degree programs for the first two years of academic
courses leading to baccalaureate and professional degrees and to
provide each student the opportunity to develop the skills and
values necessary to succeed in college. The college also offer
pre-college programs in adult basic education and literacy, as well
as both short- and long-term occupational training in a large
number of job-related fields through our Continuing Education
Division. Mitchell Community College is accredited by the
Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools to award the associate in arts, associate in science,
associate in fine arts and associate in applied science degrees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mitchell Community College cost?
Mitchell Community College's tuition is approximately $2,404 for In-State students and $8,548 for Out-State students.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 4,087 students
In-state tuition: $2,404
Out-state tuition: $8,548
Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
Minority enrollment: 32%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For North Carolina public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,915 per year for in-state students and $9,508 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,438 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
North Carolina community colleges have a diversity score of 0.66, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in North Carolina is Gaston College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
