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Mitchell College
Mitchell College admits nearly everyone — 94.7% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Mitchell College is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Mitchell College sits in New London proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Business Administration, Management and Operations, where graduates median $50,991 four years out. Faculty pay averages $90,132 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 377 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 59% of first-years come back for a second year.
Mitchell College won't look at test scores — here the GPA calculator is the tool that matters. Bring your saved semester numbers and see what they average.
Admissions
Mitchell College does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 94.7% who got into Mitchell College did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Mitchell College received 1,295 applications and admitted 950 (73.4%), with 83 enrolling.
How Mitchell College compares
| Mitchell College | Connecticut median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 94.7% | 76% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $40,490 | $30,207 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $39,115 | $64,209 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Mitchell College's median earnings are $39,115 — below the Connecticut benchmark of $64,209. Weigh that against the $40,490 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Mitchell College lists tuition at $40,490 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Mitchell College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $40,490 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 377 undergraduates, Mitchell College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
42.2% graduate within six years. Roughly 58% don't — ask a Mitchell College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Mitchell College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,991 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $50,035 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $45,446 |
Median earnings for these 3 Mitchell College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $39,115 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 11 additional Mitchell College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Mitchell College?
Mitchell College doesn't look at test scores; its 94.7% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Mitchell College's acceptance rate?
73.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 950 admitted from 1,295 applicants.
How much does Mitchell College cost?
At Mitchell College, published tuition is $40,490 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Mitchell College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Mitchell College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $39,115 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Connecticut
- University of Hartford — 95.8% admitted
- Southern Connecticut State University — 91.5% admitted
- Western Connecticut State University — 87% admitted
- University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus — 86.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.