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Connecticut State Community College

Connecticut State Community College

New Britain, CT · City · 33,645 students
4
Year
Public
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

Connecticut State Community College, which serves the New Britain area primarily through its nearby Tunxis campus, is best known for providing highly affordable, career-focused associate degrees and workforce certificates. Students thrive in premier academic programs such as Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Allied Health and Nursing, and Business Administration, all of which are specifically tailored to meet local employer demands. The campus culture is highly supportive and commuter-friendly, offering flexible day, evening, and online classes alongside active student clubs and robust tutoring services to accommodate working students. What truly sets the college apart is its tuition-free funding opportunity through the state's PACT program and its seamless "Transfer Ticket" associate degrees, which guarantee that graduates can transfer as juniors to nearby Central Connecticut State University with zero lost credits.


Wikipedia:Connecticut State Community College is a public community college with multiple campuses in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its headquartered are in New Britain, Connecticut. The college was formed on July 1, 2023, through the merger of all twelve community colleges. It now includes twelve flagship campuses and five satellite campuses, making it the largest community college in New England. CT State is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.

Location
New Britain, CT, 06051 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
BDL · Hartford/Springfield
12 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$18,370
Out-of-state COA
$28,628
Avg net price
$11,513
In-state tuition
$5,338
Out-of-state tuition
$15,596
Books & supplies
$1,500/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$11,009
$30–48k
$11,280
$48–75k
$12,173
$75–110k
$12,512
$110k+
$13,551
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
21%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
28%
Transferred
21%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
49%
Median earnings (6yr)
$35,849
Median earnings (10yr)
$41,344
Median debt
$9,200
Monthly loan payment
$98
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,250$8,700
Debt (90th percentile)
$15,125
Student Body
Men 39%Women 61%
15
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
45%
First-generation
58%
Median family income
$18,008
Independent students
58%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
27.0
Part-time students
65%
Race & ethnicity
White
37%
Hispanic
33%
Black
17%
Asian
4%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
3%
Institutional
Endowment
$70M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$9,657/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,916
Federal loan rate
8%

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