Mitchell At-A-Glance

College Type

Coeducational, residential college offering certificate, associates and bachelors degrees.

Founding

Mitchell College was founded in 1938.

Accreditation

New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)

President

Dr. Mary Ellen Jukoski

Board of Trustees

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Location

New London, CT – Suburban, residential, waterfront campus situated on the Connecticut shoreline, one hour to Hartford or Providence and two hours to Boston or New York City.

Campus

68 acres that include two beaches, athletic fields, a pond and wooded trails (Mitchell Woods).

Buildings

Administrative, instructional and residential buildings.

Residences

75% of Mitchell’s students reside on campus in 7 residence halls (3 traditional-style halls and 4 waterfront Victorian houses).

Enrollment

1,000 full and part-time students.

Male/Female Ratio

50% male, 50% female

Diversity

For 2007-2008 academic year, students of color accounted for 29% of the student body.

Geographic Diversity

Students come from over 22 states and 12 international countries.

Percent Receiving Financial Aid

Over 80% of all students receive some form of need based and/or merit based (academic, involvement & leadership) aid.

Average Class Size

12 to 18

Student/Teacher Ratio

12 to 1

Student/Computer Ratio

4 to 1

Degree Programs

Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Certificate

Semesters

Fall, Winter (3 week Session), Spring, Summer (4 & 5 week sessions, including STEP intensive support programs).

Program for Students with Learning Disabilities

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Mitchell College’s Learning Resource Center (LRC) is nationally known and comprises one quarter of the student body.

Support

In addition to the LRC, Mitchell College offers a variety of support and tools offers including – Tutoring Center, English as a Second Language and Intensive English Programs, Service Learning, Discovery Program for undecided students, STEP summer programs, CHAMPS student-athlete program, and CARES value-based philosophy

Athletics

Mitchell College is currently a provisional member of the National College Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III . Mitchell offers the following - Women’s – soccer, tennis, volleyball, basketball, softball and cross country - Men’s – soccer, tennis, golf, basketball, baseball, lacrosse and cross country - Co-Ed – sailing

Costs for 2008-2009

Resident Student - $35,335 per year
Commuting Student - $24,358 per year
LRC Student – Level 1 - additional $6,500 per year
LRC Student - Level 2 - additional $3,250 per year
LRC Student - Level 3 - no additional charge
Part-time tuition (less than 9 credits) - $275 per credit hour
Part-time - 3/4 time (9, 10 or 11 credits) - $8,567 per semester

Admissions

Rolling Admissions – Application requirements include secondary/college transcripts, and a letter of recommendation. An on-campus interview is highly encouraged (required for admission to the Thames Academy at Mitchell College).

Open Houses:

Open House programs are scheduled in August, October, January, February, March and April of each year.