2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$25,488
Net Price
78%
Admitted
11%
Enrolled
42%
Graduation Rate
13/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Mitchell College
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 526. In 2021, there were 6 psychology and social work graduates.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor
Psychology Graduates
6
Total Enrollment
526
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
New England Commission of Higher Education
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Mitchell College offers General Psychology at the bachelor level.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS |
General Psychology | 6 |
Total Graduates | 6 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 1,231 students applied to the Mitchell College. The university admitted 78% and 11% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Connecticut universities is 11,502. On average, all Connecticut institutions admit 65% and 21% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Mitchell College students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 64%. Compared to all Connecticut four or more years colleges, the percentage is 69%.
The overall graduation rate for Mitchell College is 42%, compared to 64% for all Connecticut universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 90%.
Compare MC to Connecticut Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Mitchell College to the average of all Connecticut four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
MC
1,231
Applicants
78%
Percent Admitted
11%
Percent Enrolled
64%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
42%
Graduation Rate
CT Colleges
11,502
Applicants
65%
Percent Admitted
21%
Percent Enrolled
69%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
64%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 18 or 90% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 2 or 10% part-time faculty members employed at Mitchell College. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 18 or 90%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
MC
13 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
90%
Percent Full-Time
10%
Percent Part-Time
90%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
CT Colleges
13 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
40%
Percent Full-Time
60%
Percent Part-Time
38%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Mitchell College the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $33,620, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,200.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $0 and the average cost for graduate fees is $0.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Mitchell College in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
Expenses for Mitchell College | 2021-2022 |
On Campus Room & Board | $14,185 |
On-Campus Living Expenses | $2,700 |
Total Living Expenses | $16,885 |
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $33,620 |
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,200 |
Total Undergraduate Expenses | $51,705 |
In-State, Graduate Tuition | $0 |
In-State, Graduate Fees | $0 |
Total Graduate Expenses | $0 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Mitchell College is $25,488. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare Mitchell College to all Connecticut universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
MC
$51,705
Cost to Attend
$19,047
Average Financial Aid
100%
Percent Receiving Aid
$25,488
Net Price
CT Colleges
$40,760
Cost to Attend
$16,000
Average Financial Aid
90%
Percent Receiving Aid
$19,386
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 105 or 100%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 558 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $19,047.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 558 | $19,047 |
Pell Grants | 245 | $5,379 |
Federal Student Loans | 377 | $6,888 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Mitchell College to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
MC
558
Grant or Scholarship Aid
47%
Grants or Scholarships
245
Number of Pell Grants
21%
Pell Grants
377
Federal Student Loans
32%
Federal Student Loans
CT Colleges
3,170
Grant or Scholarship Aid
49%
Grants or Scholarships
1,564
Number of Pell Grants
24%
Pell Grants
1,675
Federal Student Loans
26%
Federal Student Loans
See Additional Psychology Schools for Connecticut.