Briarwood College
2279 Mount Vernon Rd, Southington, CT, 06489-1057 -
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School Notes Overview:
Briarwood College is a private, coeducational residential college that fosters a student-centered philosophy and commitment to lifelong learning. The mission of the College is to provide students with a quality education that promotes the importance of liberal education, the need for critical thinking, good communication skills, a strong work ethic and success in their chosen careers. The College encourages each student to achieve self-worth and confidence, self-discipline, and responsible citizenship in a culturally diverse environment. Briarwood College advocates active student outreach and service to others in local and global communities....
School Overview:
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| County | Hartford County, CT | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 368 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 281 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 649 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 216 students | 233 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 95% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 35% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,374 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 47% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $2,174 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 87% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,925 | $1,147 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 74% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $6,249 | $3,143 |
School Notes:
- Founded in 1966 as the Briarwood Secretarial School, the institution became Briarwood College in 1979. It is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the State of Connecticut Board of Governors for Higher Education.
- Briarwood's 43-acre campus, nestled at the base of Mount Southington, is approximately 20 miles from downtown Hartford, and is easily accessible to Bradley International Airport. The campus setting, while minutes away from the town and Interstate I-84, projects a picturesque and spacious quality. It is only a few miles from Queen Street, a major local thoroughfare offering numerous shops, restaurants, and services. Nearby is a popular amusement park, Lake Compounce, as well as an 18-hole golf course, fitness center, the Mount Southington ski area, and the headquarters of ESPN, the world leader in sports broadcasting.
- Our curriculum is structured and scheduled to encourage and facilitate lifelong learning. We offer part-time opportunities, evening classes, on-line courses, an accelerated Saturday College Flex Express option designed for working adults, and a variety of continuing education offerings through our Division of Lifelong Learning.
- Pool Tournaments, movie nights, International Day, club events, Gold's Gym workouts, holiday festivities and monthly calendars full of on-campus and off-campus activities keep students busy throughout the year.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Southington is a town of many pageants (The Bristol Press)
posted on March 22, 2010 at 03:48:40 am
SOUTHINGTON — All over town, ladies of all ages are donning gowns, polishing their speaking skills and dreaming of being crowned with a tiara and a title. Two new pageants have recently been added to the schedule, expanding the pageant dreams to the very young and the not so young. But none of the people who run the pageants use the word “beauty” when describing their contests. - Lincoln College hosts a small campus community (The New Britain Herald)
posted on March 10, 2010 at 11:47:42 pm
SOUTHINGTON — Tucked away on Mount Vernon Road, Lincoln College bears little resemblance to larger institutions of higher learning. - Briarwood College changes name to Lincoln College (The Record-Journal)
posted on February 2, 2010 at 06:46:07 pm
SOUTHINGTON — After buying Briarwood College in Oct. 2008, Lincoln Educational Services is changing the name of the local campus to Lincoln College. The college Web site indicates the name change is a big step for the school as it continues to serve students. - What's/Who's new in business (Daytona Beach News-Journal)
posted on January 31, 2010 at 08:29:03 am
WHAT'S NEW - 2035 in Southington: Town plans to keep its charm (The Bristol Press)
posted on January 8, 2010 at 03:59:38 pm
SOUTHINGTON — Town officials are working to make sure that a quarter-century from now, Southington will continue to be as desirable a place to live as it is now.
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- Tunxis Community College - 4,328 students - 7.5 mi. away - view location
- Naugatuck Valley Community College - 5,659 students - 9.9 mi. away - view location
- Capital Community College - 3,550 students - 15.8 mi. away - view location
- Middlesex Community College - 2,474 students - 17.3 mi. away - view location
- Manchester Community College - 6,094 students - 20.3 mi. away - view location
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