Average

Score: 48/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

21/100 · earnings-weighted

Mitchell Community College

2-Year Public

📍 Statesville, North Carolina 28677

🌐 https://www.mitchellcc.edu/

Mitchell Community College — tuition $2,432 in-state, $8,576 out-of-state

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 16%

Outcomes

39/100

Affordability

B+

79/100

Resources

65/100

Experience

32/100

Prestige

23/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,617

Total Enrollment

16%

Graduation Rate

63%

Retention Rate

14.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$8,177

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Mitchell Community College ▼

51% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$283,657

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,537

1-Year Change

+4.9%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Mitchell Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$33,298

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$29,663

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

27.9%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

19.4%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 13th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NC wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Mitchell Community College

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Criminal Justice and Corrections	$47,001	$53,084	-8%	#102 of 176	#100	—
Computer and Information Sciences	—	$52,871	+4%	#20 of 43	#20	—
Accounting and Related Services	—	$38,903	-13%	#67 of 101	#61	—
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$26,976	$36,877	-22%	#107 of 120	#104	—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	—	$31,975	-7%	#471 of 637	#373	—
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	—	$25,105	-5%	#610 of 1025	#519	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Mitchell Community College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $283,657
Avg rent near campus: $1,537/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 28625 (4.7% cap, Statesville)

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🏆 Where Mitchell Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#19

Commercial and Advertising Art

of 32 schools

#24

Accounting and Finance

of 33 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$2,432	$8,576

Financial Aid

65%

Receive Any Aid

48%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$8,177

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$5,152
$30,001 - $48,000	$5,518
$48,001 - $75,000	$7,593
$75,001 - $110,000	$7,158

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 284 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 103 grads/yr Information Technology 75 grads/yr Commercial and Advertising Art 72 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 46 grads/yr Accounting and Finance 44 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 37 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 29 grads/yr Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist 25 grads/yr Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 23 grads/yr Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist 19 grads/yr Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other 19 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 18 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 17 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 14 grads/yr Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 13 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 12 grads/yr Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician 12 grads/yr General Studies 11 grads/yr Electrician 10 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Mitchell Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Student Demographics

3,617

Total Students

59%

Women

41%

Traditional Age (18-24)

51%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 68%

Hispanic 14%

Black 10%

Asian 4%

Two or More 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 51%

With Family 50%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,827 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 29%

Hybrid (Some Online) 26%

Fully Online 45%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 41%

25-64 (Adult) 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Mitchell Community College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Mitchell Community College?

Tuition at Mitchell Community College is $2,432 for in-state students and $8,576 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $8,177.

What is the graduation rate at Mitchell Community College?

The graduation rate at Mitchell Community College is 16%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Mitchell Community College a good school?

Mitchell Community College has a Repit College Score of 48/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Mitchell Community College?

Mitchell Community College has a total enrollment of 3,617 students.

Is there rental demand near Mitchell Community College?

Yes! Approximately 51% of students at Mitchell Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,827 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Statesville area.

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