Mitchell Community College, founded in 1852, is located in St. Statesville, N.C. It is an open-admissions community college that specializes in providing postsecondary education and training programs. The college provides a wide variety of educational and co-curricular programs that enhance social, civic, cultural and economic development of students. Mitchell Community College s various programs include associate in arts, science, fine arts and applied science degrees. Its programs and services meet the educational and training needs of people of age 18 years and older. The college also serves individuals of age 16 years and older that have special needs. It is approved by the Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.