- Tunxis Community College offers its students a quality, yet affordable education in an accessible and supportive environment, fostering the skills necessary to succeed in an increasingly complex world.
School Highlights
Connecticut State Community College Tunxis serves 3,320 students (40% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 26:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 72%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 3,320 students
- In-state tuition: $3,866
- Out-state tuition: $11,558
- Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Connecticut State Community College Tunxis ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 243 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Connecticut State Community College Tunxis
(CT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
243 staff
154 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Connecticut State Community College Tunxis has declined by 12% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Connecticut State Community College Tunxis diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.81. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,320 students
1,483 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
26:1
# Full-Time Students
1,322 students
770 students
# Part-Time Students
1,998 students
713 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
233 students
352 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,322 students
770 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
27 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,218 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
144 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
550 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
2%
% Asian
9%
9%
% Hispanic
n/a
17%
% Black
23%
20%
% White
3%
28%
% Hawaiian
57%
17%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.81
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1735%
0.1962%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5992%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,100
$34,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,866 is less than the state average of $5,329. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,558 is less than the state average of $15,711. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,866
$5,329
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,558
$15,711
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,088
$8,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,000
$4,356
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
SAT Reading
n/a
500
SAT Math
n/a
510
ACT Composite
n/a
23
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Tunxis Community College was chartered by the State of Connecticut in 1969 to serve the Bristol-New Britain and Farmington Valley areas. It first opened for classes in October 1970 with 494 students; today approximately 7,000 full- and part-time students attend the College each semester enrolled in credit and continuing education classes. Yet Tunxis is still small enough to offer students individual attention. Since the first graduation in 1972, more than 8,000 persons have received an associate's degree or a certificate from the College. Choose from over 60 associate's degree and certificate programs ranging from computers and technology to healthcare, human services, business, accounting, criminal justice, television operations, engineering science, manufacturing, liberal arts, graphic design, and much more. With quality education, flexible scheduling, credit and non-credit courses Tunxis offers non-credit and CEU programs, specialized occupational training, and customized employee training. Students have also transferred their credits from Tunxis to bachelor's degree programs at the University of Connecticut, CT State Universities, Trinity College, St. Joseph College, Quinnipiac University, Wesleyan, Yale, Georgetown, Northeastern, and many other universities. Tunxis Community College is licensed and accredited by the Connecticut Board of Governors for Higher Education and accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Incorporated.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Connecticut State Community College Tunxis cost?
Connecticut State Community College Tunxis's tuition is approximately $3,866 for In-State students and $11,558 for Out-State students.
What is Connecticut State Community College Tunxis's ranking?
Connecticut State Community College Tunxis ranks among the top 20% of community college in Connecticut for: Least expensive tuition and Average community college minority breakdown.
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