Mitchell Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Because Mitchell is test-optional and admits many applicants, a test score is not the main lever for getting in. Focus on choosing a program you will stick with, keeping costs predictable, and using SAT or ACT prep to build the reading and math skills that help you start college ready.
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Mitchell Community College facts and stats
Mitchell Community College enrolls 3,979 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. Mitchell has a freshman retention rate of 61%, reflecting the share of first-year students who return for their second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.
Statesville, NC

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Key Mitchell Community College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Coming soon
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to Mitchell, aim to take your first test by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes, and since Mitchell does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, check its Regular Decision deadline to confirm which fall test date is the last one that will arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
At Mitchell, in-state tuition is $2,432, while out-of-state tuition is $8,576. Use these figures as a starting point, then review grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans to estimate your net cost.

Out-of-state tuition at Mitchell Community College is $8,576, while in-state tuition is $2,432. Actual costs can vary based on fees, course load, and financial need, so students should compare listed tuition with any grants or scholarships they receive.
Student life at Mitchell Community College
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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