- 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 3,373 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 40%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 3,373 students
- In-state tuition: $2,404
- Out-state tuition: $8,548
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 30%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 320 teachers has grown by 77% over five years.
Mitchell Community College
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
320 staff
256 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Mitchell Community College has grown by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Mitchell Community College diversity score of 0.49 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,373 students
2,142 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1

# Full-Time Students
896 students
693 students

# Part-Time Students
2,477 students
1,449 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
200 students
252 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
896 students
693 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,477 students
1,497 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
717 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%

% Asian
3%
3%

% Hispanic
11%
10%

% Black
9%
18%

% White
70%
60%

% Two or more races
3%
2%

% Non Resident races
1%
2%

% Unknown races
2%
4%


Diversity Score
0.49
0.59

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
28%
35%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.63%
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 $2,531. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,548 is more than the state average of $8,245. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,404
$2,531

Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,548
$8,245

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
81%

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: 2021 (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.
What schools are Mitchell Community College often compared to?
Mitchell Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute by visitors of our site.
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