Housatonic Community College

900 Lafayette Blvd
Bridgeport, CT 06604

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Tel: (203) 332-5000

www.housatonic.edu

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Housatonic Community College Photo #1 - HCC students enjoy many activities outside the classroom.

Housatonic Community College Photo #2 - Housatonic Community College students enjoy a break between classes.

Housatonic Community College Photo #3 - All HCC computers are state-of-the-art in 6 open computer labs, featuring dual processors for Mac and PC.

Housatonic Community College, located in Bridgeport, Conn. serves an 11 town area in Southwestern Conn. and is part of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities system. Housatonic opened its doors in 1976. The college is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education.ï¿½ HCC is a learner-centered, technology-rich institution that emposers individuals to develop to their full potential.

School Highlights

Housatonic Community College serves 4,836 students (32% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 55%.

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 4,836 students
In-state tuition: $3,786
Out-state tuition: $11,318
Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
Minority enrollment: 76%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Housatonic Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 292 teachers has grown by 114% over five years.

Housatonic Community College

(CT) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional

Institution Level

Less than 2 yrs

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

292 staff

154 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Housatonic Community College has declined by 8% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.

The Housatonic Community College diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

4,836 students

2,288 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

14:1

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# Full-Time Students

1,529 students

712 students

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# Part-Time Students

3,307 students

1,576 students

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Total Dormitory Capacity

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90 students

% Asian

% Hispanic

35%

26%

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% Black

33%

17%

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% White

24%

45%

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% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

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Diversity Score

0.71

0.70

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College Completion Rate

12%

15%

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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$32,700

$34,800

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,786 is less than the state average of $5,329. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $11,318 is less than the state average of $15,711. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$3,786

$5,329

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$11,318

$15,711

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Tuition Notes

Full-time, In-state

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

80%

75%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$6,000

$7,350

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$4,666

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Acceptance Rate

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91%

SAT Reading

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500

SAT Math

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510

ACT Composite

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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

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.ï¿½ Housatonic is an affirmative action // equal opportunity institution.

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