Housatonic Community College
900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport, CT, 06604-0470 -
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Housatonic Community College is located in the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut's largest city, and serves students who are primarily local Connecticut residents. Housatonic is focused on student success and is a student-centered institution. HCC is a participant in the national initiative, Achieving the Dream. The College strives to provide high quality, accessible instructional, and student services within an environment of mutual respect among faculty, staff, and students. These services are provided through an open-door admissions policy, at affordable cost, in a variety of settings, and through a variety of teaching methods and approaches. ...
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Fairfield County, CT | - |
| Title IV Eligible | YES | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,878 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 3,203 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 5,081 students | 2,213 students |
| Tuition | 1320 per semester | - |
| Tuition Notes | Full-time, In-state | - |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 54% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 40% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,282 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 16% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,408 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 30% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,274 | $1,147 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 6% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,789 | $3,143 |
School Notes:
- Housatonic Community College offers a variety of associates degree and certificate programs and program options to prepare students for transfer to a four-year college or university to earn a degree. Most students are able to complete their first two years of college at HCC. Other students are prepared for employment or advancement in business, health care, technology, engineering, social and human service careers. For more information on degree and certificate programs go to: www.hcc.commnet.edu/academics
- Housatonic Community College strives to provide high quality, accessible instructional, and student services within an environment of mutual respect among faculty, staff, and students. These services are provided through an open-door admissions policy, at affordable cost, in a variety of settings (including online), and through a variety of teaching methods.
- CONTINUING EDUCATION offers non-credit, short-duration courses, certificates, and special certification programs to assist individuals in the community with professional goals or to personally enrich their own lives. Programs are also designed in response to the needs and requests of local business and industry. For more information go to: www.hcc.commnet.edu/ContEd
- Housatonic offers ONLINE and HYBRID classes (hybrid is a mix of both in person and online). For more information on online classes go to: www.hcc.commnet.edu/webct/DL
- Housatonic Community College is a member of the Connecticut Community College system and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Its curricula are licensed and accredited by the Board of Governors for Higher Education. Housatonic is an affirmative action // equal opportunity institution.
- Profile last updated: 01/12/2010.
In the News:
- Newton, like many others, is looking for work (Connecticut Post)
posted on March 19, 2010 at 01:32:25 pm
Newton, released from prison about three weeks ago after serving part of a five-year sentence on federal corruption charges, was dressed immaculately in a blue pin-striped suit. - New college program would give athletes a second shot (The Norwalk Citizen)
posted on March 19, 2010 at 05:14:45 am
BRIDGEPORT -- Spencer Jones is a good football player. A running back for New Haven's Hillhouse High School , he topped 1,200 rushing yards last season and made All League . - Newton, like many others, is looking for work (Greenwich Time)
posted on March 18, 2010 at 10:01:33 pm
Newton, released from prison about three weeks ago after serving part of a five-year hitch on federal corruption charges, was dressed immaculately in a blue pin-striped suit. - More turning to adult ed for a recession rebound (Greenwich Time)
posted on March 18, 2010 at 10:01:13 pm
It's quarter to seven on a Monday night, and as a stream of students enters Central High School in Bridgeport, security guard William Mendoza is there to move them along. - New college program would give athletes a second shot (The News-Times)
posted on March 15, 2010 at 04:11:58 pm
BRIDGEPORT -- Spencer Jones is a good football player. A running back for New Haven's Hillhouse High School , he topped 1,200 rushing yards last season and made All League .
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Near By Schools:
- St Vincent's College - 475 students - 1.8 mi. away - view location
- Gibbs College - 765 students - 12.0 mi. away - view location
- Norwalk Community College - 6,040 students - 14.3 mi. away - view location
- Gateway Community College - 5,824 students - 15.9 mi. away - view location
- Suffolk County Community College - 21,859 students - 23.3 mi. away - view location
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