Mitchell College
Private college in New London, Connecticut, U.S.
Mitchell College is a private college in New London, Connecticut, United States. In fall 2020 it had an enrollment of 572 students and 68 faculty. Admission rate was 70%. The college offers associate and bachelor's degrees in fourteen subjects.
01History
The college was originally established in 1938 under the name "New London Junior College". The school adopted its current name, Mitchell College, in 1950.
The college is named after Alfred Mitchell, whose wife Annie Olivia Tiffany Mitchell was a daughter of jeweler and businessman Charles Lewis Tiffany and whose summer home in New London now serves as part of the college's campus.
02Academics
Mitchell College reported having 23 full-time faculty, 73 part-time faculty, and 57% of classes having between 10 and 19 students as of 2016. The college offers degrees in business, communication, education, environmental studies, human development and family studies, liberal arts, psychology, criminal justice, and sports and fitness.
03Athletics
Mitchell College athletic teams are nicknamed the Mariners. The college is a member of the Division III level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), primarily competing in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC).
The Mariners compete in eight intercollegiate varsity sports, which are:
| Men's sports | Women's sports |
|---|---|
| Baseball | Basketball |
| Basketball | Cross country |
| Cross country | Lacrosse |
| Golf | Soccer |
| Lacrosse | Softball |
| Soccer | Volleyball |
04Notable alumni and faculty
- Alvin Young (basketball player)
- Rita Williams (basketball player)
- Dan Mara (coach)
- Charlie Kadupski (soccer player)
- Derrick Levasseur (TV personality)
- John Ellis (baseball player)
- Edward Belbruno (mathematician)
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