In 2018, tuition for full-time students at Mitchell College was $33,620 a year.
In 2023, tuition increased 2%–from $32,960 the previous year. Usually, colleges raise tuition about 3% each year.
Remember, the advertized cost of tuition does not give you all the info you need to know how much you will actually have to pay for college. Many students owe a lot less than the sticker price after grants, scholarships, and tuition discounts kick in. Plus, student loans can make theprice of collegefeel more doable until you're done with college.
Mitchell College meets 61% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Mitchell College full-time are awarded $22,393 a year in financial aid, on average.
In 2020, students graduated with an average of $36,430 in student loans for each student with debt.
Mitchell College is a private, nonprofit institution, which means it has the same tuition for students from Connecticut as it does for students who live in other states.
Public schools receive funds from the state to help them cover costs. These institutions offer reduced tuition for those who qualify as Connecticut residents.
Choosing a college where you qualify for in-state tuition can save on the total cost of attending college. Don't forget to check your state's requirements for in-state residency. Each state has different requirements to qualify as in-state resident. In many states, students must have lived in the state for 12 months before starting school to qualify for in-state tuition. There may be other criteria too, depending on the state you and your parents currently reside in.
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Tuition at Mitchell College is the same for every student.
International students usually do not qualify for for federal financial aid, but may be eligible for private or school-specific grants, scholarships, and other funding opportunities.
International students without financial need may be eligible for merit-based institutional scholarships.
In addition to the cost of tuition, room and board, books, transportation and fees are also costs it consider when estimating the cost of attendance for college. Let's take a look at what impacts these costs, and what to expect at Mitchell College.
Housing and campus dining at Mitchell College costs $14,185 a year. This covers the cost of living in dorms or other on-campus housing, and a dining plan that enables you to eat all or some of your meals the school dining facilities.
Meal-plan costs may vary depending on the number of meals you intend to eat on-campus
First-year students are sometimes surprised by how much books and supplies cost–and not in a good way. The real cost of books and supplies depends on the courses you take and what kinds of books and materials they require. To save money, many students choose to use books from the library or buy used textbooks and materials.
The majority of colleges also have fees to help cover the cost of facilties, like the library, gym and computer labs.
There may be optional fees associated with participating in special activities, like Greek Life, or participating in sports or other extracurriculars. Many schools offer resources so that those with financial need to find ways to lower or eliminate these fees.
The total cost of transportation in college depends on a few key factors. Will you take a subway, car or an airplane to get to school? Is on-campus parking free, or will you need to budget for parking? Is the campus walkable? Do you own a car, or will you need to use public transportation? All of these questions can make a big difference in your estimated cost of transportation. Keeping in mind, first-year students are allowed to park a car on campus.
A school's location can impact transportation costs. Small, rural schools may be easier to get around, but the cost of getting to campus may be higher. On the flip side, transportation in an urban area may be costly, but there may be more trains, busses and low-cost flight options to actually get to school. Mitchell Collegeis located in a suburb in Connecticut, not far from Hartford and Providence RI.
When you're planning for college, don’t forget to leave some room in your budget for personal expenses, like movies, takeouts, furniture or appliances for your dorm or housing, and essentials like laundry detergent, toothpaste and toilet paper.
Now, let’s do a rundown of all of the costs associated with college, to get a better estimate of the actual cost of attending Mitchell College.
What will the cost of attending Mitchell College be? Here is a breakdown of tuition and expenses.
2023 Total Tuition and Expenses | |
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Tuition | $33,620 |
Room and Board | $14,185 |
Other expenses | $2,700 |
The total estimated cost will vary depending on whether you are going to live on-campus or off-campus.
Total Estimated Costs | |
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On-Campus | $53,860 |
Off-Campus | $39,675 |
The breakdowns above provide a good estimate of the total cost of attendance before financial aid and scholarships. Tuition and fees may vary depending on program, course level, location, and more.
The majority of Mitchell College undergrads use financial aid to help pay for school. In 2023, 374 of the 599 undergrads enrolled received financial aid. Mitchell College meets 61% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates.
The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $22,393 a year. Around 75% of Mitchell College undergrads take out student loans to cover any remaining costs. Mitchell College graduates who have student loans graduate with an average of $36,430 of student loan debt.
The average debt for each loan type varies.
Average Debt By Loan Type | |
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Federal Loans | $27,902 |
Private Loans | $39,087 |
Most Common Loans for Mitchell College Students | |
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Federal Loans | 75% |
Private loans | 16% |
Most students take out institutional or government loans, because they tend to have lower interest rates and more flexible repayment options than private loans. Loans from the federal government can be subsidized or unsubsidized. Subsidized loans do not accrue interest during school, while unsubsidized loans begin accruing interest at the time the loan is issued. If students do no qualify for enough federal loans to cover the cost of tuition, some take out private loans. Parents can also take out ParentPLUS loans, which are government loans for parents who are helping their children pay for college.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps colleges determine how much financial need students and their familes have, so they can offer a financial aid package that meets, or come close to meeting, their need. For more information on Mitchell College financial aid, keep reading, or visit their financial aid website.
Some students may receive grants and scholarships to help pay for college. Unlike loans, scholarships and grants do not have to be paid back.
In 2023, Mitchell College awarded 374 need-based scholarships to students, giving away total of $10 million to help students with financial need cover the cost of school. An additional $2.49 million in merit-based scholarship money was awarded to students without demonstrated financial need.
The net price of college is the actual cost of attending a school for one year. Net cost is calculated by subtracting any scholarships, grants or other aid that does not need to be paid back from the total cost. Student loans are not part of the calculation, because they need to be repaid.
Now that we have a sense of the total estimated costs for Mitchell College students, we can subtract the average financial aid package to find the estimated net cost. Net cost can vary depending on a students’ need and the financial aid award received.
When considering whether a school fits your budget, it is important to consider the estimated net cost, not just the sticker price of tuition. Often, schools with the highest tuition also offer the most generous aid packages, so estimate your net cost before eliminating a school because it does fit your budget.
The average amount of financial aid received by a full-time first year student with demonstrated need at Mitchell College was $22,393 in 2023. By substracting the average financial aid package from the estimated costs, we get a number that may make the cost of Mitchell College seem more manageable.
Estimated Net Cost for Full-Time Students | |
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On-Campus | $31,467 |
Off-Campus | $17,282 |
What will attending Mitchell College really cost you? The answer depends on several factors.
As of 2011, colleges are required to have a net price calculator on their website to help prospective students and their families understand the actual cost of attending that school, based on their financial situation. You can find the Mitchell College's net cost calculator on their website.
Some students choose to use payment plans to make the cost of tuition fit more comfortably in their budget.
Students cannot pay tuition in installments. Contact the financial aid office to verify this and discuss options.
Schools sometimes waiver tuition for certain groups, to offset the cost of attending. Some colleges offer tuition waivers for faculty, staff, and their families , underrepresented students, or military students. Even with a tuition waiver, other expenses and fees are the responsibility of the student.
Check the financial aid website for more information on payment plans and tuition waivers.
An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and supporting students.
Mitchell College's endowment was valued at $8.8 million in 2023, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $5,311 for each full-time student enrolled.
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