Quinebaug Valley Community College (QVCC) is a public two-year college, supported by the State of Connecticut and governed by the Board of Trustees of Community-Technical Colleges. It is accredited by the Board of Governors for Higher Education and by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. One of twelve institutions in the community-technical college system, QVCC�s service region is Windham County in the northeastern corner of the state. QVCC has developed comprehensive degree and certificate programs to be responsive to the needs of the residents of the area it serves.
School Highlights
Quinebaug Valley Community College serves 1,118 students (36% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 76%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
Enrollment: 1,118 students
In-state tuition: $3,866
Out-state tuition: $11,558
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 97%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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The student population of Quinebaug Valley Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Quinebaug Valley Community College diversity score of 0.39 is less than the state average of 0.82. The school's diversity has grown by 22% over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2020-2021, in 2022 dollars)
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry Trends (2008-2021)
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Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,866 is less than the state average of $5,329. The in-state tuition has declined by 12% 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.
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Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Quinebaug Valley Community College (QVCC) is a public two-year
college, supported by the State of Connecticut and governed by the
Board of Trustees of Community-Technical Colleges. It is accredited
by the Board of Governors for Higher Education and by the New
England Association of Schools and Colleges. One of twelve
institutions in the community-technical college system, QVCC's
service region is Windham County in the northeastern corner of the
state. QVCC has developed comprehensive degree and certificate
programs to be responsive to the needs of the residents of the area
it serves. QVCC prides itself on offering academic programs of high
quality. Its graduates transfer easily to many four-year colleges
and universities, and its occupational programs are highly regarded
by area employers. QVCC also has a strong and growing program of
continuing education and community service activities. The College
also functions to a large extent as a community center, opening its
library and many events to the general public. It presents
lectures, art exhibits, concerts, and occasional dramatic
productions. Training for local business is also a major activity.
QVCC has established itself as a viable and significant educational
institution in and for the community it serves. The Center for
Community and Professional Learning, which serves lifelong learners
from childhood through retirement, works in partnership with
college and community constituencies to develop and provide
innovative program and service initiatives that respond to
community learning needs and support local economic development
efforts. Programs and services include credit-free courses, pre-and
post-associate degree level job-focused training options,
customized training services, support for activities and groups
that promote social and cultural awareness, and activities and
services that assist entrepreneurs and employers. The associate
degree represents college-level work requiring a minimum of 60 and
a maximum of 68 semester hours of credit. Quinebaug Valley
Community College grants the degrees of Associate in Arts, and
Associate in Science.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Quinebaug Valley Community College cost?
Quinebaug Valley Community College's tuition is approximately $3,866 for In-State students and $11,558 for Out-State students.
What is Quinebaug Valley Community College's ranking?
Quinebaug Valley Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Connecticut for: Least expensive tuition.
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Quick Facts (26-27)
Enrollment: 1,118 students
In-state tuition: $3,866
Out-state tuition: $11,558
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 97%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
