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Mitchell Community College, also known as MCC, was established in 1852, and is an open-admissions community college and is located in Piedmont, North Carolina. The college offers associate’s degrees in a wide range of subjects including accounting, biotechnology, computer information technology, and business administration. Apart from the associate’s degrees, a number of diplomas and certificates are also provided. Programs are also organized through distance learning courses. The institution provides opportunities for continuing education as well.
MCC aims at maintaining an active sports life for the students. It is home to the Mavericks club. The Mavericks is an intramural club and includes a number of athletic activities.
Mitchell Community College is located in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in Statesville, NC. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Mitchell Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study medicine, security and law enforcement, and beauty and cosmetology.
Mitchell Community College maintains an open-admission policy.
The school offers classes to 2,687 students (2,074 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Mitchell Community College
500 W Broad Street
Statesville, NC 28677-5293
General Phone: (704) 878-3200
http://www.mitchellcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 57 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, liberal arts and humanities |
| Family and Social Work | 55 | child care management, human services |
| Business and Management | 55 | business management, accounting, accounting technology, operations management |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 41 | registered nursing |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 33 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety |
| Engineering Technician | 21 | electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech, electromechanical tech, mechanical drafting, electromechanical instrument tech, manufacturing tech, engineering technician |
| Mechanics and Repair | 15 | HVAC |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 12 | cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, personal grooming, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor |
| Office and Administration | 12 | executive secretary, office management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 10 | medical assistant, clinical and medical lab science |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 10 | systems analyst, information science, computer applications programming, information technology, computer programming |
| Education and Teaching | 6 | teacher aide, special ed, elementary school teaching, early childhood education, kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Construction Trades | 2 | electrician |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering management, manufacturing engineering |
| Medical Administration | 1 | medical transcription |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
| Production Trades | 0 | machine shop assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Mitchell Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 210 | 35 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 100 | 25 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 21 | 19 |
In 2007-2008, Mitchell Community College had a total enrollment of 2,687 students (2,074 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Statesville, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,414 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,536 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Mitchell Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 294700)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 25 | $49,770 | 53 | $48,703 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $49,770 | 53 | $48,703 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Engineering/Industrial Management
Manufacturing Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Medical/Clinical Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mitchell Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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