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Mitchell College is located in New London, Connecticut (a small city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Mitchell College is the Bachelor's degree.
The school is known for its programs in photography and commercial art and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Mitchell College is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Mitchell College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Mitchell College had 727 enrolled students in 2005.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Mitchell College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Mitchell College values student athletics, and belongs to the Division III Independents. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mitchell College, a private, higher education institution, provides a transforming educational experience culminating in a bachelors or associates degree. 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. Approved by the Board of Trustees on October 2004."
More complete details are provided below.
Mitchell College
437 Pequot Ave
New London, CT 06320
General Phone: (860) 701-5000
Admissions Phone: (860) 701-5039
Financial Aid Phone: (860) 701-5041
http://www.mitchell.edu
Mitchell College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 48 | liberal arts and sciences, social studies |
| Business And Management | 20 | business management, accounting |
| Education And Teaching | 14 | kindergarten/preschool teaching, elementary school teaching |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 13 | health and fitness, sports and fitness management, parks and recreation studies, athletic trainer |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 11 | commercial art |
| Therapy And Counseling | 9 | psychology, clinical social work |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 9 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 4 | marine biology |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | family studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer and info science |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Mitchell College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 95 | 14 |
| Bachelor's degree | 38 | 7 |
In 2005, Mitchell College had a total enrollment of 727 students (677 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 7% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 45% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 57% |
| New York | 14% |
| Massachusetts | 12% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| Rhode Island | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Mitchell College offers campus housing for 450 of its 677 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of New London, Connecticut for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Connecticut Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Admissions Phone Number: (860) 701-5039
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,705 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,705 |
| Room and board | $ 9,330 |
| Room charge | $ 4,850 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,480 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,100 |
Financial Aid:
Mitchell College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 139300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (860) 701-5041
Mitchell College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $59,133 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $52,313 | 10 | $51,101 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 14 | $54,908 | 15 | $53,955 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Division III Independents |
| Baseball | Division III Independents |
| Track | Division III Independents |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 59 | 50 | 109 |
| Basketball | 16 | 10 | 26 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Track | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 40 | 48 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical/Medical Social Work
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mitchell College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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