This review is for the historical marker located nearby at the corner of Front and Mulberry Streets. Marker M-18 is in very good condition, located at the top of a very tall post. It reads, "Mitchell College. Founded 1856 as college for women. Presbyterian until 1959. Granted state community college status, 1973. Two blocks north." Online, there is more information. "Mitchell College was officially authorized by the Concord Presbytery in 1852-1853 as a Presbyterian female academy in Statesville. However the first school building was destroyed by a storm while still incomplete and construction was halted for nearly three years due to a lack of funds. The college officially opened in 1856 as the Concord Female College." "In the late 1870s the school came into the hands of Eliza Mitchell Grant and Margaret Eliot Mitchell, the daughters of Elisha Mitchell, for whom Mount Mitchell is named. [Reference: https://www.yelp.com/biz/elisha-mitchell-historical-marker-mount-mitchell.] Under their leadership the school made considerable progress, expanding both the size of the campus and the curriculum. In honor of them, the school board of trustees named the college after them in 1917." "During the next two decades, major work was done remodeling the campus buildings and constructing new facilities. In 1932, men were first admitted and in 1959 the college became an independent community college recognized by the State of North Carolina. Today the school offers over 20 associate degree programs, as well as numerous certificate and diploma options for those pursuing post-secondary education." [Review 14611 overall, 111 of 2021, number 2804 in North Carolina.] read more

Mitchell Community College - Mitchell College historical marker, Statesville - Colleges & Universities Near Me - Statesville, North Carolina

There's some awful professors here that don't care about your well being at all and will treat you like literal garbage and you will work your ass off to pass and they will still fail you. For example had a English paper due, had a friend proofread, had the writing center proofread, had another professor proofread it, and then had the literal library to proofread it. Turned it in and presented it. Passed out during my presentation. Re presented it to a whole different class, and moss failed me still. What a clown. read more

Would rather have been attending classes closer to home but that's not an option for this particular program. The course catalog says Statesville so that's where I go, and some local employers really want to see this item on the CV so here I am. Besides, what's the absolute worst thing that can happen? maybe I learn something? Mitchel Community College campus in Statesville offers a variety of programs to serve the community including high school equivalency, ESL, entrance exam preparation; university transfer in arts or sciences; 2-year vocational programs and other other workplace preparations as well as instruction for arts, crafts, music and certain other interests. Mitchell Community College has been educating residents from the surrounding communities since about 1850 and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (and other) bodies to issue paper as appropriate regarding the educational achievements of its attendees and graduates. Assistance is available to identify and secure funding for tuition, books, and supplies so stop in or call to find out more. You don't have to learn everything but you really should learn something. read more

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I was terrified of college coming here, but everyone was so welcoming and willing to help that it soon became easy. The staff soon became like family and I've never felt so supported in becoming successful anywhere else in my entire life. Mitchell will always be home to me. read more

Mitchell Community College - Colleges & Universities Near Me - Statesville, North Carolina

I've got two kids there and one received a degree. It's a small community college with small class sizes. It's a great way to introduce your child to college without them having to go very far and it will not break the bank. On a side note it is also a great way to earn a little bit of extra income by teaching classes there. You don't have to have a degree when it comes to the enrichment classes. As long as you have sound knowledge on the subject there's a possibility you could teach there. It has a good feel in a beautiful campus. read more

Do not go here and waiste your time and money! These people do not teach out of the books, they do not take their time to review the chapters with the class. The pace is to fast and not enough dedication. You want to make out of what you pay? Do not come here. read more