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Admissions Requirements


Any person 16 years of age or older is eligible to apply for admission, regardless of previous education. Applicants will be accepted into educational programs in which they demonstrate a reasonable prospect for success. The College reserves the right to admit applicants based upon previous academic achievements and life experiences.

To be accepted to Mitchell Tech and placed in a program, students must meet the admissions requirements of the College and the requirements established for each program. College requirements are as follows:

  • Applicants must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate (GED) for full-time admission. (High school students requesting full-time dual credit status must receive approval.)

  • Applicants must complete the established application process as listed.

  • Applicants must meet the requirements of each program. (Program requirements are found in each program section of this catalog.)

  • Applicants must meet minimum entrance examination scores. (Remedial courses are offered to students desiring to improve their math and English skills.)

If the program is fully enrolled, students will be placed on a waiting list.

Admission to Mitchell Tech is open to anyone without regard to race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, age, gender, disability, military status, national origin or ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, status with regard to public assistance, or any other status or condition protected in accordance with federal or state law.

How to Apply for Admission


Interested persons are invited to call, write, E-mail, or visit Mitchell Technical College. Offices are open Monday through Friday. Campus tours and presentations may be arranged. The staff can provide the necessary forms for admission to the College and the program of your choice.

Admissions Process


In order to be considered for admission to Mitchell Technical College, an applicant must complete the following requirements:

  1. Submit an Application for Admission. The application form is available at most high school guidance offices, at the Mitchell Tech campus and online on the Mitchell Tech website.

  2. Send an official copy of your academic records (high school transcript, college transcript or high school equivalency certificate). Your high school, the registrar of the last college you attended, or the testing center where you took the General Education Development (GED) test can provide copies of your academic records.

  3. In order to be accepted into a full-time program of study, you must meet the required entrance examination scores or submit entrance examination test scores ie. ACT, SAT, ACCUPLACER, etc. All applicants must submit entrance examination scores or schedule an appointment to complete the entrance exam. The admissions test may be waived for students enrolled in fewer than 6 semester credit hours. Test scores from a 5-year period will be accepted.

  4. Students in health sciences programs will be required to submit to a criminal background check.  The cost is the responsibility of the student.

  5. Pay a $60 non-refundable matriculation fee.

  6.  After acceptance to a program:
            •  A start date will be identified.
            •  Students will register for courses.

  7. Once a program is full, a tuition deposit of $150 will be required of all students accepted to that program.  This is a tuition deposit and will be applied to the student’s tuition the first semester of classes.  In the event a student opts not to attend, the tuition deposit is non-refundable.

Admissions Guidelines


Admission to Mitchell Tech is granted based on the preceding criteria. In cases where special consideration is needed, the ultimate decision regarding the admission of a student rests with the admissions committee consisting of the Director of Admissions, the Vice President for Enrollment, the Director of Student Success, the Disabilities Coordinator and an instructor. The committee may consider high school GPA and class rank, a personal interview, college GPA (if applicable), GED test scores (if applicable) and entrance examination scores in determining a candidate’s admission status. The goal of the Admissions Committee is to accept students who can master the training and education at Mitchell Tech. Admission criteria is available in the Admissions Office.

Some programs may have added requirements. Students who do not take the ACT test may substitute the ACCUPLACER examination at Mitchell Tech. ACT scores will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee and the Committee will determine if a student needs to complete the ACCUPLACER or if the ACT score will be accepted in lieu of that test.

For students taking the ACT, the college code number for Mitchell Technical College is 4958.

When to Apply


Mitchell Tech academic semesters start in August and January and May. Most technical programs, however, begin with the fall semester. Application may be made at any time, but students are encouraged to apply by February for the following academic year. It is possible to take general education classes to fulfill program requirements during any academic term. Several popular programs fill early in the school year. Check with the Admissions Office.

Reservation of the Right to Modify Materials listed in this document is believed to be accurate at the time of publication. The College reserves the right to make changes that seem necessary or desirable, including course and program cancellations, requirements, financial fees, and to add, alter, or delete courses and programs. While reasonable efforts will be made to publicize changes, a student is encouraged to seek current information from appropriate offices. Content is subject to change without notice and does not constitute an offer to contract with any person. It is ultimately the student’s responsibility to be aware of current regulations, curriculum, policies, and the status of specific programs.

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