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Mitchell College

New London, CT·Private nonprofit·421 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. a private nonprofit school with 421 students.

73%
Accept
421
Students
$30,841
Net Price
44%
Grad Rate
$34,000
Earnings
10 yr
$15,000
Debt

About This School

Mitchell College is a private nonprofit institution located in New London, Connecticut with approximately 421 undergraduate students enrolled. Mitchell College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 73%. The average net price after financial aid is $30,841 per year. The graduation rate is 44%, and the typical graduate earns $34,000 within 10 years of enrollment.

Mitchell College is a private college in New London, Connecticut, United States. In fall 2020 it had an enrollment of 572 students and 68 faculty. Admission rate was 70%. The college offers associate and bachelor's degrees in fourteen subjects.

The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 44% graduation rate and 57% freshman retention rate suggest that many students who start here don't finish, which is a serious concern worth discussing before committing. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $15,000, and the small campus (421 undergrads) means you'll get personal attention that larger schools simply can't offer. That said, median earnings of $34,000 a decade out make it hard to justify the $30,841 annual net price, so this school makes the most sense if you have a specific reason to be here — a program fit, the learning support services, or the tight-knit environment — rather than as a default choice.

Founded
1938
Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Communications14%
Education13%
Health Professions11%
Business & Marketing9%
Biological Sciences9%
Psychology7%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$39,050
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,050
Avg Net Price
$30,841
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants39%
Median debt at graduation$15,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
44%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
57%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
$15,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$15,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$28,200
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,000
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.3x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White56%
Black15%
Hispanic/Latino19%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (421 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Mitchell College

437 Pequot Avenue

New London, CT 06320

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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