Mitchell Community College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,432

2024 Average Net Price

$8,639

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

3,979

28.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

27.9%

67 Graduates

About

Mitchell Community College is a higher education institution located in Iredell County, NC. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Mitchell Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (284 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (46 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (16 degrees).

In 2024, 931 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Mitchell Community College. 58.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (625 degrees), 4.43 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (141 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Mitchell Community College is $2,432, which is $−5,752 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Mitchell Community College is $2,432, which is $5,752 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,639.

In 2024, 34% of undergraduate students attending Mitchell Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,432

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Mitchell Community College was $2,432. The cost of tuition at Mitchell Community College is $−5,752 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

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

Average Net Price

$8,639

2024 Value

5.65%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Mitchell Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,639. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Mitchell Community College grew by 5.65%.

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

$11,556

Room and Board

$3,060

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Mitchell Community College was of $11,556 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 0.504% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $3,060. The cost of books and supplies increased by 81.1% 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

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

34% of undergraduate students at Mitchell Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 12.8% with respect to 2023, when 39% 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 3,979 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Mitchell Community College is 1,145 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,834. This means that 28.8% of students enrolled at Mitchell Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Mitchell Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.9% White, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, 11.8% Black or African American, 3.79% Two or More Races, 3.54% Asian, and 0.88% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Mitchell Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.9%), followed by White Male (27.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

28.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Mitchell Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,979 students. The full-time enrollment at Mitchell Community College is 1,145 and the part-time enrollment is 2,834. This means that 28.8% of students enrolled at Mitchell Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.1% 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

61%

2024 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 61%. 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 (2024)

White
2,623 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
553 enrolled students
Black or African American
468 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Mitchell Community College is 65.9% White, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, 11.8% Black or African American, 3.79% Two or More Races, 3.54% Asian, and 0.88% 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 40.5% White, 29.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2024, 153 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 (625 degrees awarded). There were 4.43 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (141 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Mitchell Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (284 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (46 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (16 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (93 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (297 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (72 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 (185,641 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (168,202 people), Police officers (142,742 people), Graphic designers (97,446 people), and Secondary school teachers (86,762 people).

The most specialized majors at Mitchell Community College in 2024 are Personal & Culinary Services (93 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (297 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (72 degrees), Agriculture (23 degrees), and Protective Services (41 degrees) (as of 2024).

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, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Mitchell Community College are Personal & Culinary Services (93 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (297 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (72 degrees), Agriculture (23 degrees), and Protective Services (41 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Elementary & secondary schools (390,835 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (340,189 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (221,503 people), Computer Systems Design (135,157 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (124,372 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 (2024)

General Cosmetology
37 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
18 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
13 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Mitchell Community College was General Cosmetology with 37 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Mitchell Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

389

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

542

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 389 degrees were awarded to men at Mitchell Community College, which is 0.718 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (542).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 122 degrees were awarded to men at Mitchell Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.753 times less than the 162 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 162 degrees were awarded to men at Mitchell Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.33 times more than the 122 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

16%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 10% of students graduating from Mitchell Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 16% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 23% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
625 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
141 degrees awarded
Black or African American
97 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Mitchell Community College is white (625 degrees awarded). There were 4.43 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (141 degrees).

0.107% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
343 degrees awarded
White Male
282 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
83 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Mitchell Community College is white female (343 degrees awarded). There were 1.22 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (282 degrees).

Operations

Mitchell Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $4.07M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.71M (91.1%) compared to the 13.1% average return (853k on 6.52M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Mitchell Community College had a total salary expenditure of 35.1M. Mitchell Community College employs 81 No academic ranks. Most academics at Mitchell Community College are Female No academic rank (50), and Male No academic rank (31).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mitchell Community College are: Management, with 43 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 30 employees, and Service with 15 employees.

Endowment

$4.07M

2024 Endowment

9.44%

growth from 2023

Mitchell Community College has an endowment valued at about $4.07M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Mitchell Community College grew 9.44% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.44M 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

$14.9M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, Mitchell Community College paid a median of $14.9M in salaries, which represents 42.3% of their overall expenditure ($35.1M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$5.16M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Mitchell Community College paid a total of $5.16M to 81 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $763k (4.03%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mitchell Community College were Management with 43 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 30 employees, and Service with 15 employees.

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