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

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: 65 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: 800 full and part-time students.

Male/Female Ratio: 55% male, 45% female

Diversity: In 2005, students of color accounted for 32% of the student body.

Geographic Diversity: Students come from over 22 states and 12 international countries.

% 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, Spring, Summer (4 & 5 week sessions, including STEP intensive support programs).

Associate Degree Transferability: 95% of Mitchell’s associate degree graduates pursue their bachelor degree at Mitchell College or go on to other top rated colleges or universities of their choice.

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 offered 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 probationary member of the National College Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III (begun in 2004). Mitchell offers the following - Women’s – soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball and cross country - Men’s – soccer, basketball, baseball, lacrosse and cross country - Co-Ed – sailing, golf, tennis, cheerleading.

Costs for 2005-2006:
Resident Student - $30,035 per year
Commuting Student - $20,705 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 (8 credits or less) - $275 per credit hour
Part-time - 3/4 time (9, 10 or 11 credits) - $7,295 per semester

Admissions: Rolling Admissions – Application requirements include secondary/college transcripts, letter of recommendation, personal statement (essay), and SAT/ACT or TOEFL test scores (PSAT also accepted for applicants to the Thames Academy at Mitchell College). 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.