- Norwalk Community College is a leader and partner in the academic, economic and cultural life of Southwest Fairfield County, providing comprehensive, accessible, innovative and affordable learning to diverse populations.
School Highlights
Norwalk Community College serves 4,420 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 47%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 4,420 students
- In-state tuition: $3,866
- Out-state tuition: $11,558
- Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 66%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Norwalk Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 293 teachers has grown by 51% over five years.
Norwalk Community College
(CT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
293 staff
154 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Norwalk Community College has declined by 24% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.
The Norwalk Community College diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,420 students
2,094 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

# Full-Time Students
1,424 students
789 students

# Part-Time Students
2,996 students
1,305 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
318 students
318 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,424 students
789 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
13 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,996 students
2,023 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
86 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
485 students
% Asian
5%
4%

% Hispanic
33%
21%

% Black
15%
14%

% White
34%
53%

% Two or more races
1%
2%

% Non Resident races
9%
2%

% Unknown races
3%
4%


Diversity Score
0.75
0.65

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
11%
16%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,300
$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 10% 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 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,866
$5,329

Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,558
$15,711

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
72%
74%

Median Debt for Graduates
$6,000
$8,000

Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,304
$4,356

Acceptance Rate
n/a
91%
SAT Reading
n/a
500
SAT Math
n/a
510
ACT Composite
n/a
23
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Norwalk Community College is a leader and partner in the academic, economic and cultural life of Southwest Fairfield County, providing comprehensive, accessible, innovative and affordable learning to diverse populations. We offer nearly a thousand credit and non-credit courses, which can be taken in pursuit of a degree, certificate or certification, or for personal and professional enrichment. The College also offers child care for infants and toddlers through its Child Development Lab School, a weekend “jump start” program for people wishing to finish their undergraduate degrees and a College for Kids program for elementary and secondary school students. Our academic programs prepare students for ready transfer to many baccalaureate institutions, and our Lifetime Learners Institute is one of the largest groups of active seniors in retirement in the country. As a high-technology training center and learning institution from which students can either enter the workforce or proceed to four-year colleges, NCC possesses an outstanding physical plant and modern, up-to-date facilities. We believe in providing students with hands-on experience in a variety of real-world settings, all of which have been faithfully replicated at the College. From computer labs to electrical engineering laboratories, fine arts and graphic design studios to television studios, culinary arts kitchens to hospitality suites, NCC has the latest and most modern class environments in which to learn. NCC has a full range of athletic facilities, including a gymnasium, a fitness center and an aerobic workout center - The Panthers' Den. With separate Men's and Women's locker rooms and shower facilities, NCC's athletic department helps students maintain their physical well-being while they develop their minds.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Norwalk Community College cost?
Norwalk Community College's tuition is approximately $3,866 for In-State students and $11,558 for Out-State students.
What schools are Norwalk Community College often compared to?
Norwalk Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Housatonic Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Norwalk Community College's ranking?
Norwalk Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Connecticut for: Least expensive tuition, Diversity in US community colleges and Average community college minority breakdown.
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