Mitchell Community College

www.mitchellcc.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,432

2023 Average Net Price

$8,177

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

3,617

24.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

16.4%

35 Graduates

About

Mitchell Community College is a higher education institution located in Iredell County, NC. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Mitchell Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (288 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (43 degrees), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (9 degrees).

In 2023, 841 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Mitchell Community College. 60% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (567 degrees), 4.36 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (130 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Mitchell Community College is $2,432, which is $−5,821 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Mitchell Community College is $2,432, which is $5,821 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,177.

In 2023, 39% of undergraduate students attending Mitchell Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,432

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Mitchell Community College was $2,432. The cost of tuition at Mitchell Community College is $−5,821 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Mitchell Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,177

2023 Value

51.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Mitchell Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,177. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Mitchell Community College grew by 51.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Mitchell Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,498

Room and Board

$1,690

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Mitchell Community College was of $11,498 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 0.595% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,690. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Mitchell Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

39% of undergraduate students at Mitchell Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 29.1% with respect to 2022, when 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Mitchell Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Mitchell Community College had a total enrollment of 3,617 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Mitchell Community College is 895 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,722. This means that 24.7% of students enrolled at Mitchell Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Mitchell Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.5% White, 13.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.51% Black or African American, 4.7% Two or More Races, 3.59% Asian, and 0.885% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Mitchell Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.8%), followed by White Male (29%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

24.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Mitchell Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,617 students. The full-time enrollment at Mitchell Community College is 895 and the part-time enrollment is 2,722. This means that 24.7% of students enrolled at Mitchell Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Mitchell Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Mitchell Community College was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Mitchell Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Mitchell Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,443 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
492 enrolled students
Black or African American
344 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Mitchell Community College is 67.5% White, 13.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.51% Black or African American, 4.7% Two or More Races, 3.59% Asian, and 0.885% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 169 more women than men received degrees from Mitchell Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Mitchell Community College is white (567 degrees awarded). There were 4.36 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (130 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Mitchell Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (288 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (43 degrees) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (9 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Mitchell Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (99 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (299 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (67 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mitchell Community College are Other managers (176,759 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (163,157 people), Police officers (141,200 people), Graphic designers (96,536 people), and Secondary school teachers (85,523 people).

The most specialized majors at Mitchell Community College in 2023 are Personal & Culinary Services (99 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (299 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (67 degrees), Agriculture (21 degrees), and Protective Services (52 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mitchell Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Skincare specialists

The most specialized majors at Mitchell Community College are Personal & Culinary Services (99 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (299 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (67 degrees), Agriculture (21 degrees), and Protective Services (52 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mitchell Community College are Computer Systems Design (615,728 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (341,387 people), Elementary & secondary schools (231,642 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (146,182 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (111,766 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Mitchell Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
288 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
43 degrees awarded
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
9 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Mitchell Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 288 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Mitchell Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

336

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

505

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 336 degrees were awarded to men at Mitchell Community College, which is 0.665 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (505).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Mitchell Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 102 degrees were awarded to men at Mitchell Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.548 times less than the 186 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 186 degrees were awarded to men at Mitchell Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.82 times more than the 102 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 11% of students graduating from Mitchell Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Mitchell Community College is Male and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
567 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
130 degrees awarded
Black or African American
67 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Mitchell Community College is white (567 degrees awarded). There were 4.36 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (130 degrees).

0.238% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
325 degrees awarded
White Male
242 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
89 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Mitchell Community College is white female (325 degrees awarded). There were 1.34 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (242 degrees).

Operations

Mitchell Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $3.72M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.31M (62%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Mitchell Community College had a total salary expenditure of 30.8M. Mitchell Community College employs 76 No academic ranks. Most academics at Mitchell Community College are Female No academic rank (48), and Male No academic rank (28).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mitchell Community College are: Management, with 41 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 28 employees, and Service with 17 employees.

Endowment

$3.72M

2023 Endowment

5.14%

growth from 2022

Mitchell Community College has an endowment valued at about $3.72M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Mitchell Community College grew 5.14% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.08M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Mitchell Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$14.3M

2023 Salaries

6.62%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Mitchell Community College paid a median of $14.3M in salaries, which represents 46.5% of their overall expenditure ($30.8M) and a 6.62% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.53% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.74% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.63M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Mitchell Community College paid a total of $4.63M to 76 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

76 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

41 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Mitchell Community College was No academic rank with 76 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mitchell Community College were Management with 41 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 28 employees, and Service with 17 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Mitchell Community College was Female No academic rank with 48 employees, and Male No academic rank with 28 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Mitchell Community College.

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