Gibbs College
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With two campuses in Norwalk and Farmington, Gibbs College offers career training in such in-demand fields as Computer Programming, Fashion Design and Merchandising, Digital Media, Computer Network Operations, Visual Communications, and Office Administration. ...
School Overview:
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| 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 | Private, for profit | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 612 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 153 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 765 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 93% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 53% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,500 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 86% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $3,800 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 93% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $6,500 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Gibbs College specialized Associate Degree, certificate, and diploma programs reinforce the important communication, interpersonal and career-building skills necessary for entry into any job market. It is this combination that helps prepare you for a team environment where you can succeed as a well rounded professional.
- Gibbs College Norwalk campus offers specialized Associate Degree, certificate and diploma programs in Visual Communications, Digital Media, Fashion Design & Merchandising, Digital Filmmaking & Multimedia, Computer Programming, Computer Network Operations, Office Administration and E-commerce.
- Our team of professionals bring years of workplace experience to every classroom and encourage the leadership qualities, problem-solving abilities and communication skills employers demand.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Fashion in style at Norwalk summer camp (Norwalk Advocate)
posted on August 3, 2009 at 07:04:27 pm
NORWALK -- Sitting amid the colorful scraps of fabric and a messy profusion of paint pots, Haley Chase of Stamford bent intently over her work, deftly painting a pale lilac design onto a piece of creamy white material. - Familiar, new faces eye education (New Canaan Advertiser)
posted on July 9, 2009 at 03:07:46 pm
Six Republicans will vie for one of three spots on the Board of Education this fall when they gather for their caucus on Tuesday, July 21, at Saxe Middle School. - Gibbs College's Farmington Campus To Stay Open (Hartford Courant)
posted on June 20, 2009 at 09:38:54 am
Gibbs College will keep its Farmington campus open beyond this year, the school said Friday, reversing plans to close in December.
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- Norwalk Community College - 6,040 students - 2.3 mi. away - view location
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