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About Mitchell College

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Mitchell College is a private liberal arts college in New London, CT, known for its small private college, accessible admissions, and health and business focus. With an acceptance rate of 77%, Mitchell College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 100 students each year. Mitchell College is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Mitchell College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $23,050 per year; the sticker price of $53,860 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Mitchell College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

77%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Mitchell College

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Application Strategy
Mitchell College is known for its Bentsen Learning Center, which provides structured support for students with learning differences like ADHD and dyslexia. If you have a documented learning difference, mention it in your application and explain how you plan to use these resources, because this signals genuine fit with the college's identity.
Demonstrated Interest
Mitchell sits on the Thames River and has a strong marine and experiential learning culture, so visit campus and specifically ask about the waterfront programs during your tour. Referencing that visit and those programs in your application shows you understand what makes Mitchell distinct.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Mitchell College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$54k/yr$26.5k
30k-48k~$54k/yr$28.0k
48k-75k~$54k/yr$30.0k
75k-110k~$54k/yr$29.6k
110k+~$54k/yr$35.7k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

44%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$35k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
495
Undergrad Enrollment
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