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Mitchell College

Mitchell College

New London, CT · City · 377 students
Website Common App Scorecard
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$30,260
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
43%
Graduation rate
43% typical
$39,115
Earnings 10 years on
$45,606 typical
95%
Acceptance rate
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

Mitchell College is a small, private liberal arts institution in New London, Connecticut, best known for its supportive, student-centered environment and pioneering support programs—such as the Bentsen Learning Center—tailored to students with diverse learning styles and neurodivergent profiles. Academically, the college offers career-oriented degrees with particular strengths in hospitality management, criminal justice, sport management, and behavioral sciences, all anchored by an innovative Ability-Based Education curriculum that emphasizes adaptable, real-world skills. Set on a picturesque waterfront campus featuring its own private beach on the Thames River, student life is close-knit and inclusive, fostering strong mentorship alongside NCAA Division III athletics and community-engaged learning.

Wikipedia:Mitchell College is a private college in New London, Connecticut, United States. In fall 2020 it had an enrollment of 572 students and 68 faculty. Admission rate was 70%. The college offers associate and bachelor's degrees in fourteen subjects.

Location
New London, CT, 06320 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
PVD · Providence
44 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$40,490
Housing & food (on campus)$16,160
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$55,621
Average net price$30,260
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$40,490
Housing & food (on campus)$16,160
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$55,621
Average net price$30,260
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$26,485
$30–48k
$27,972
$48–75k
$29,970
$75–110k
$29,559
$110k+
$35,675
Grants from the school
100% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $18,662
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
43%
Within 4 yrs
31%
Back for yr 2
59%
Transferred
38%
Pell students: 37.0% · others: 45.1% 
8 yrs after starting
51% graduated · 31% transferred · 18% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$35,330
10 yrs after entry$39,115
Debt
Median at graduation$25,150
Monthly payment$267
Middle 50% owe$6.5k–$27k
90th percentile$33,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: 43% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
95%
Test policy
Not required
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 94.2% · women 95.0% 
Yield: 7.2% of admitted students enroll 

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Essay prompts

If Mitchell College asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.

Student Body
Gender
Men 55%Women 45%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
38%
First-gen
35%
Family income
$55,059
Independent
12%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
3%
Where first-years come from
In state (CT)
50.0%
Out of state
50.0%
International
0.0%

Most out-of-state first-years from: MA 9 · FL 6 · TX 4 · NH 3 · NJ 2

Race & ethnicity
White
55%
Hispanic
19%
Black
14%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
6%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$35,330
After 10 yrs
$39,115
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness19
Communication and Media Studies16
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods15
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General13
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology10
Criminal Justice and Corrections10
Hospitality Administration/Management9
Psychology, General8
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities5
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services2
Business Administration, Management and Operations2
Natural Resources Conservation and Research1
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$9M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$7,511/mo
Teaching spend
$7,754
per student
Federal loans
59%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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