Mitchell College
New London, CT 06320
About Mitchell College
Mitchell College is a private university in New London, Connecticut, enrolling about 377 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 94.66% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $39,115 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Mitchell College charges 38% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($40,490).
- Versus the Connecticut median, sticker tuition is about 1.9×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 42.18%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,115.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Mitchell College is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 223% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell College | $40,490 | $30,260 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Connecticut (state median) | $21,044 | $16,798 | 33 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 25% below published tuition at Mitchell College
Key findings
- Mitchell College's average net price ($30,260) is 25% below published tuition ($40,490).
- Mitchell College charges 38% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($40,490).
- Versus the Connecticut median, sticker tuition is about 1.9×.
Mitchell College tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $40,490
Finding Mitchell College charges 38% above the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $40,490. That is 38% above the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Connecticut median ($21,044), sticker tuition is about 1.9×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 3.4×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Mitchell College versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Mitchell College versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Mitchell College is $30,260.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $30,260 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $13,462 above the Connecticut median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $15,289 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway Mitchell College’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 25% lower after grants and scholarships.
Mitchell College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Mitchell College—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$40,490
Avg. net price
$30,260
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $26,485 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $27,972 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $29,970 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $29,559 |
| $110,001+ | $35,675 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $161,960. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Mitchell College is known for
Top program completions
- Communication and Media Studies, Other18
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management15
- Psychology, General15
- Health Professions and Related Programs13
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies11
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 9% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Mitchell College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Mitchell College is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Mitchell College.
Campus
Location
New London, CT
City / state
- ZIP
- 06320
- NCES locale
- Town
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is about 2.0× the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- New England
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Size
Enrollment
377
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 492
- Full-time share
- 97%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$25,150
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 38.28%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Mitchell College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Mitchell College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Mitchell College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $29,458 | $29,458 | $28,585 |
| 2014 | $30,012 | $30,012 | $26,936 |
| 2015 | $31,000 | $31,000 | $25,815 |
| 2016 | $31,780 | $31,780 | $26,489 |
| 2017 | $32,442 | $32,442 | $24,087 |
| 2018 | $33,200 | $33,200 | $26,575 |
| 2019 | $34,050 | $34,050 | $28,079 |
| 2020 | $35,072 | $35,072 | $24,609 |
| 2021 | $35,775 | $35,775 | $25,139 |
| 2022 | $37,250 | $37,250 | $28,956 |
| 2023 | $39,050 | $39,050 | $30,841 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Mitchell College reported total enrollment of about 377 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 55% male and 45% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (54.6%), Hispanic or Latino (19.4%), and Black or African American (13.5%). About 38.28% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 35.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
96.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Mitchell College in 2024 is 377 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 492 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
59.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
30.56% 100% Completion Time
42.18% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 30.56% of students graduating from Mitchell College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Communication and Media Studies, Other: 67% male / 33% female
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 93% male / 7% female
- Psychology, General: 20% male / 80% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Mitchell College graduates earn a median of $39,115 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Mitchell College.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $39,115. Median federal loan debt: $25,150. Average net price used in cost models: $30,260.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Mitchell College graduates report median earnings of $39,115 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Mitchell College.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (16 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Mitchell College.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Mitchell College graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Mitchell College—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$8M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Connecticut median 0.14× the median ($56.9M)
- New England median 0.19× the median ($42.9M)
- U.S. median 0.30× the median ($26.4M)
- Connecticut median 0.61× the median ($23,500)
- New England median 0.62× the median ($23,268)
- U.S. median 1.2× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Connecticut median 32.0 pp above median (68.0%)
- New England median 46.7 pp above median (53.3%)
- U.S. median 42.0 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $7,511
- Connecticut median 0.68× the median ($11,112)
- New England median 0.81× the median ($9,262)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,754
- Connecticut median near the median ($7,608)
- New England median 0.76× the median ($10,182)
- U.S. median 1.1× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Mitchell College at a glance
Mitchell College
Mitchell College is a private non-profit institution in New London, CT, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Communication and Media Studies, OtherSport and Fitness Administration/ManagementPsychology, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian54.6%Hispanic or Latino19.4%Black or African American13.5%
Schools near Mitchell College
Other campuses in New London, CT when available, plus nearby institutions in Connecticut.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Connecticut, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mitchell College located?
Mitchell College is located in New London, CT.
What is Mitchell College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Mitchell College is 94.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,295 applicants and 950 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Mitchell College's tuition?
Mitchell College tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $40,490 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $30,260 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Mitchell College cost?
Reported tuition is $40,490 and average net price is $30,260 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,160 annually.
Why is Mitchell College's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Mitchell College, published tuition is $40,490 while average net price is $30,260—about 25% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains Mitchell College's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($30,260), completion (42.2% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($39,115). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Mitchell College?
Mitchell College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 492 students, White (54.6%), Hispanic or Latino (19.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Mitchell College?
About 35.2% of students at Mitchell College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Mitchell College earn?
Median earnings are $35,330 six years after entry and $39,115 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Mitchell College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 42.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Mitchell College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,150.
Is Mitchell College public or private?
Mitchell College is a private nonprofit institution located in New London, CT.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.