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Summary
Mitchell College is a private institution that was founded in 1938. It has a suburban setting and the campus size is 68 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Its tuition and fees are $27,714 (2011-12).
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Mitchell College, a private, higher education institution, provides a transforming educational experience. Within a diverse and student-centered community and with an emphasis on holistic student development, Mitchell College supports individual learning differences, nurtures untapped academic potential, and instills professional knowledge and skills needed for students to contribute to an ever changing world. Mitchell is conveniently located, half-way between New York and Boston on a beautiful 68-acre waterfront campus with 2 private beaches, pond and nature preserve. Mitchell offers fourteen Bachelor and 3 Associate degree options with programs tailored to student's personal learning style and a distinctive PG Year program, Thames Academy, a one year pre-college experience that allows students to earn up to 18 credits while strengthening academic preparedness. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1938 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to Mitchell College, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling, and the early decision deadline is November 15. The application fee at Mitchell College is $30. It is least selective.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | least selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | N/A |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | N/A |
Academic Life
The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 66.0 percent.
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| Student-faculty ratio | N/A | |
| 4-year graduation rate | N/A | |
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Student Life
Mitchell College is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
Campus Info & Services
Mitchell College offers a number of student services including day care, health service, and health insurance. Mitchell College also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Mitchell College, 90 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Mitchell College.
| Students who have cars on campus | 90% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
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| Tuition and fees | $27,714 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $12,492 (2011-12) |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
* Overview details based on 2011 data
