Mitchell Community College
Statesville, NC · Public two-year · Town: Fringe
3,617undergraduates
$8,177average net price per year
16%finish in 3 years
63%return for year two
Admissions
Open admission: everyone with a high school diploma or equivalent is admitted.
Majors
32 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (3)
- General Studies Certificate (1-2 years) (5 awarded), Associate (6 awarded)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other Associate (2 awarded)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate (284 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (2)
- Accounting and Finance Certificate (under 1 year) (40 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (2 awarded), Associate (2 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Certificate (under 1 year) (69 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (18 awarded), Associate (16 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (6)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Associate (5 awarded)
- Medical Office Management/Administration Certificate (under 1 year) (5 awarded), Associate (2 awarded)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (13 awarded), Associate (2 awarded)
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other Certificate (under 1 year) (15 awarded), Associate (4 awarded)
- Pre-Nursing Studies Associate (2 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Associate (46 awarded)
Culinary, entertainment, and personal services (4)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Certificate (under 1 year) (25 awarded)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General Certificate (1-2 years) (37 awarded)
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training Certificate (under 1 year) (8 awarded), Associate (4 awarded)
- Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist Certificate (under 1 year) (19 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (1)
- Information Technology Certificate (under 1 year) (58 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (8 awarded), Associate (9 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (1)
- Commercial and Advertising Art Certificate (under 1 year) (67 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (3 awarded), Associate (2 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (2)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Certificate (under 1 year) (21 awarded), Associate (8 awarded)
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (9 awarded), Associate (3 awarded)
Agricultural/animal/plant/veterinary science and related fields (1)
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations Certificate (under 1 year) (16 awarded), Associate (7 awarded)
Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians (3)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (6 awarded), Associate (1 awarded)
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (9 awarded), Associate (4 awarded)
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded), Associate (1 awarded)
Education (1)
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching Certificate (under 1 year) (11 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (3 awarded), Associate (4 awarded)
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians (1)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (8 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (6 awarded)
Precision production (2)
- Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded), Associate (1 awarded)
- Welding Technology/Welder Certificate (under 1 year) (6 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (3 awarded)
Construction trades (1)
- Electrician Certificate (under 1 year) (5 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (2 awarded), Associate (3 awarded)
Engineering (2)
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
- Pre-Engineering Associate (6 awarded)
Legal professions and studies (1)
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal Associate (2 awarded)
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences (1)
- Child Development Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $2,651
- Tuition and fees, out-of-state
- $8,795
- Books and supplies
- $3,060
- Total cost living at home
- $11,495
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $5,152 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $5,518 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $7,593 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $7,158 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23 and paid in-state tuition.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 65%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 65%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $7,870
- Got a grant from the college
- 18%
- Average grant from the college
- $778
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 21%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 1%
- Average amount borrowed
- $4,375
Graduation
- Finished in 2 years
- 11%
- Finished in 3 years
- 16%
- Finished in 4 years
- 34%
- Transferred to another college
- 33%
- Came back for year two
- 63%
| Pell grant students | 11% |
|---|---|
| Neither | 22% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 126 | 21% |
| Men | 87 | 10% |
| Asian | 7 | 43% (small group) |
| Black | 19 | 0% (small group) |
| Hispanic | 40 | 10% |
| White | 139 | 20% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 0% (small group) |
| Race unknown | 2 | 0% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 320 | 36% | 48% |
| Started here, part-time | 155 | 18% | 25% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 97 | 60% | 4% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 183 | 46% | 19% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2020. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 3,617
- Undergraduates
- 3,617
- Full-time undergraduates
- 895
- Part-time undergraduates
- 2,722
- Students per faculty member
- 14 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 100%
- From out of state
- 0%
- From other countries
- 0%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 14%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 45%
| Women | 59% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1% |
| Asian | 4% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 68% |
| Two or more races | 5% |
| Race unknown | 0% |
| International | 0% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Town: Fringe
- Address
- 500 W Broad Street, Statesville, NC, 28677
- County
- Iredell County
- Part of
- North Carolina Community College System
- Type
- Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
- Highest degree
- Associates
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Offers
- Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams
- Open admission
- Yes
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.