- The mission of Capital Community College is to provide quality affordable education to diverse residents of metropolitan Hartford.
School Highlights
Connecticut State Community College serves 36,315 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 36,315 students
- In-state tuition: $3,892
- Out-state tuition: $11,584
- Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
- Minority enrollment: 59%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Connecticut State Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,474 teachers has grown by 615% over five years.
Connecticut State Community College
(CT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
1,474 staff
115 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Connecticut State Community College has grown by 1237% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Connecticut State Community College diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
36,315 students
1,128 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
11,930 students
627 students
# Part-Time Students
24,385 students
713 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
36,315 students
1,060 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
11,930 students
627 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
24,385 students
285 students
% Asian
5%
9%
% Hispanic
29%
16%
% Black
16%
20%
% White
41%
25%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
6%
20%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,000
$34,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,892 is less than the state average of $5,329. The in-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,584 is less than the state average of $15,711. The out-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,892
$5,329
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,584
$15,711
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,000
$8,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,140
$4,678
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Located in Hartford only four miles apart, Greater Hartford Community College and Hartford State Technical College were natural partners for the merger of resources and college mission. urrently, the campus at 61 Woodland Street provides general education career and transfer programs, as well as health and continuing education programs, while the campus at 401 Flatbush Avenue is the site for credit and credit-free technical programs. Major training programs located on the Flatbush Campus include Precision Machining, and the Customer Service Institute of Connecticut. The comprehensive college currently enrolls over 6000 students in credit and continuing education programs. Capital offers Associate Degrees, Certificates, and Continuing Education Units, leading to entry-level positions, professional advancement and college transfer in business, industry, engineering technology, computer and information systems, nursing and health science, the natural sciences, the liberal arts, early childhood education, the fine arts, and the social services. All programs, services, and activities of the College are available to people with disabilities. The College supports economic development efforts in Greater Hartford, and collaborates to this end with the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, the Metro Hartford Chamber of Commerce, the Connecticut Capitol Region Growth Council, the Capitol Region Workforce Development Board, and the Hartford Consortium for Higher Education. Mutually beneficial links are maintained with neighborhood business associations and a wide range of cultural, educational, social service and civic organizations whose focus, like Capital's, is the development of individual and community potential. Capital received a ten year accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges in 1997, an affirmation of the College's current health and stability, and potential for future growth and service.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Connecticut State Community College cost?
Connecticut State Community College's tuition is approximately $3,892 for In-State students and $11,584 for Out-State students.
What is Connecticut State Community College's ranking?
Connecticut State Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Connecticut for: Largest student body.
In what neighborhood is Connecticut State Community College located?
Connecticut State Community College is located in the Downtown neighborhood of New Britain, CT.
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