Mitchell College
437 Pequot Ave, New London, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of Mitchell College
About this school
Mitchell College, founded in 1938, is a private, coeducational college. Its 65-acre campus is located in New London.
- www.mitchell.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
0
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:723
- Men:406 Men (56.2%)
- Women:317 Women (43.8%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Mitchell College is minimally difficult: most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | - |
Science | 2 | - |
Foreign Language | - | - |
Social Studies | 2 | - |
History | 1 | - |
Academic Electives | 3 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | - | - |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Not reported |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 437 Pequot Avenue |
City, State, Zip | New London, CT 06320-4498 |
Phone | (860) 701-5037 |
Fax | (860) 444-1209 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | $30 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | May 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | Yes |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | December 1 |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 1 required for all freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 74% of 787 applicants were admitted |
Women | 71% of 373 applicants were admitted |
Men | 77% of 414 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 130 (22%) of 580 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 51 (19%) of 263 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 79 (25%) of 317 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | Not reported |
375 And Above | 1% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 5% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 11% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 28% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 29% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 24% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | Not reported |
• Score 30 - 36 | Not reported |
• Score 24 - 29 | Not reported |
• Score 18 - 23 | Not reported |
• Score 12 - 17 | Not reported |
• Score 6 - 11 | Not reported |
• Score 5 Or Below | Not reported |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - Not reported
- Room & Board: - Not reported
- Other Expenses: - Not reported
- Tuition & Fees: - Not reported
Payment Plans
Mitchell College accepts
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Not reported |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning January 3 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001393 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 102 (94.4%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 89 (87.3%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 89 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 5 (5.6%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 60% |
Average Award | $22,393 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 89 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $19,245 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 81 (91.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,461 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 89 (100.0%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 198 freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $8,551 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 428 (79.9%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 374 (87.4%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 374 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 34 (9.1%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 61% |
Average Award | $23,370 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 374 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $19,756 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 347 (92.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,965 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 359 (96.0%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 325 (60.6%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $9,311 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 75% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $36,430 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Not reported |
Special Achievements/Activities | Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Siblings of Current Students |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
23
Part-Time Faculty
68
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
Not reported
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 20% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 57% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 21% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 2% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 0% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Not accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 41,396 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 176 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Mitchell College provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
81.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
33.6%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
39.6%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
40.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (12)
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Communication and Media Studies, Other
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Environmental Studies
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Human Development and Family Studies, General
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Psychology, General
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Most Popular Disciplines
Not offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Double major, Independent study, Internships, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services, Parks and recreation
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study (1)
- Not reported
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
27,545
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Hartford, CT and Providence RI
Campus Size
67 acres
Weather
Temperature | 21.9 average low in January, 76 average high in September |
Rain | 118 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 2 mile(s) from campus in New London |
Nearest Train Station | 2 mile(s) from campus in New London |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing
Students of College Housing
59% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
41%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
Mascot | Pequot |
School Colors | Black and red |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Sailing | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Sailing | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, cheerleading, rugby, sailing, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Mitchell College offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, mitchell college drama society, sigma alpha pi leadership society, behavioral science, early childhood, gaming club
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
615
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
723
Women
317
Men
406
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 1.8% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 1.7% Asian
- 14.1% Black/African-American
- 11.7% Hispanic/Latino
- 4.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 63.5% White
- 2.5% Unknown
International Students
1.8% from 10 countries
Average Age
21
Number of Graduate Students
0